Events

Getting Down to Facts 2026 Conference: Aligning Governance, Policy, and Capacity to Support Student Success

Mon, May 11 2026, 9am - 4pm

Co-hosted by Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) and Stanford University’s SCALE Initiative, the Getting Down to Facts in 2026: Aligning Governance, Policy, and Capacity to Support Student Success Conference will bring together 250 state leaders, educators, researchers, and advocates to engage with new, policy-relevant research at a pivotal moment for California’s education system.

Getting Down to Facts III Release Webinar

Thu, May 7 2026, 3 - 4pm

Join Susanna Loeb, Professor and Faculty Director of the SCALE Initiative at Stanford University, and a team of leading researchers for the official release of Getting Down to Facts III—a landmark, independent study on California’s education system. This webinar will unpack important findings from the research, highlight the challenges facing students and schools today, and outline a forward-looking vision for building a more effective and equitable system for the future. 

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear synthesis of key findings across the full research portfolio
• Practical insights on designing schools that better meet student needs
• Expert perspectives on implications for policy and real-world practice