Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Backed by a $16 million grant from the Haas, Jr. Fund

A major effort has been announced to establish U.C. Berkeley as a national leader in research, teaching, and public service related to equity and inclusion.

Closing California’s Education-Skills Gap

State faces shortage of college-educated workers

This 2009 PPIC report looks at modest investments that could help cut the education-skills gap in half.

Play Sports, Do Better in School

When kids play sports, it's not just heart rates that go up

A 2009 study by Coaching Corps showed that students who play sports do better in school and are more likely to go to college.

Fostering Success at Community Colleges

How can community colleges best foster student success?

This report looks at community college policies in California and how they might be reformed.

Making the Most of Each School Day

The After School Project on Coaching Corps

This 2006 report on developing quality out-of-school programs profiles HJF grantee Coaching Corps.