Upcoming Events

Getting Down to Facts III Webinar Series

Thu, Oct 1 2026, 12 - 1pm

Join Getting Down to Facts III researchers for a closer look at the evidence from this landmark independent study of California’s education system. Drawing on 55 technical reports and 22 research briefs from researchers across the country, each webinar will examine a critical area of California education highlighting what the research tells us, where challenges and opportunities remain, and what the findings mean for policy and practice.

Getting Down to Facts III Central Valley Convening

Tue, Aug 4 2026, 9am - 12pm

Hosted by Stanford University's SCALE Initiative in partnership with the Central Valley Multilingual Consortium, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) and Californians Together this regional convening will bring together leaders from across education to explore what the latest findings from Getting Down to Facts III mean for Central Valley schools and communities.

The morning will feature a keynote address from Professor Francesca López (University of Wisconsin), one of the nation's leading scholars on multilingual learners and educational equity. Professor López will present "The ABCs of California Education and Multilingual Learners," providing an accessible overview of the latest statewide research and what it means for the students and families who call the Central Valley home.

Getting Down to Facts III Bay Area Convening

Tue, Jul 28 2026, 9am - 12pm

We are pleased to invite you to the Getting Down to Facts III Bay Area Regional Convening, a gathering of education leaders committed to strengthening educational opportunities and outcomes for California's students.

Hosted by Stanford University's SCALE Initiative, EdTrust-West, and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), this convening will bring together educators, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and community leaders from across the Bay Area to explore what the latest findings from Getting Down to Facts III mean for our schools, communities, and the future of public education.

Getting Down to Facts III Los Angeles Convening

Tue, Jul 7 2026, 9am - 1:30pm

Hosted by Stanford University’s SCALE Initiative, Families In Schools (FIS), and GPSN, the Getting Down to Facts III Los Angeles Convening will bring together educators, school board members, parents, students, community organizations, labor leaders, local elected officials, funders, researchers, and media partners to explore what the findings of Getting Down to Facts III mean for students, schools, and communities across Los Angeles.

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