Part of a series that examines California's budget and its relationship to the state's economy. Discusses the budget and public policy implications of the projected decrease in K-12 enrollment, and increase in higher education enrollment.

Analyzes trends in the state's supply and demand of college-educated workers, the projected shortfall in 2025, and wage gaps between education levels. Discusses implications for the economy and calls for investment in the public education system.

Analyzes trends in the state's supply and demand of college-educated workers, the projected shortfall in 2025, and wage gaps between education levels. Discusses implications for the economy and calls for investment in the public education system.

Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school.

Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school.

Provides a statistical portrait of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in the Central Valley. Examines trends in school resources, course enrollment, and student achievement in the region, and compares to trends in the rest of the state.

Provides a statistical portrait of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in the Central Valley. Examines trends in school resources, course enrollment, and student achievement in the region, and compares to trends in the rest of the state.

Identifies several areas in which physical education programs in California fall short of acceptable guidelines, and summarizes research on effective strategies to improve physical education for the benefit of children's health and education.