The California Dream and its Future: Indicators of Educational and Economic Opportunity in the Golden State

Abstract

This report is an in depth analysis of economic and educational indicators in the nation's largest state. The report concludes that low-income students are bearing a larger burden in paying for college than middle- and higher-income families, even though they receive considerable financial aid. Mirroring the finding of low-income students, the report found that affluent students are better prepared for college and are more likely to receive a degree than those from other socio-economic groups.