Policy Analysis for California Education

Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) is a non-partisan research center based in Stanford, California. The organization is led by faculty directors from several prominent California universities, including Stanford University, the University of Southern California, the University of California Davis, the University of California Los Angeles, and the University of California Berkeley. PACE employs 10 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. PACE focuses on improving education policy and practice, aiming to advance equity within California's education system. They bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice by working with scholars and state and local decision-makers. PACE's work spans all levels of education, from early childhood to postsecondary education and training. The organization collaborates with decision-makers to ensure evidence is effectively utilized throughout the policy development and implementation process. PACE actively engages with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates, to address timely and impactful issues in California education. PACE communicates its research findings through various channels, including expert testimony before legislative committees, seminars, conferences, briefings, and targeted outreach to key decision-makers and associations. The organization also offers a free newsletter accessible through its website, edpolicyinca.org.