The Rant Podcast
The Rant Podcast
Eloy Ortiz Oakley
Golden Returns: Measuring Value in California's Two-Year Colleges
36 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Welcome to Season Four
Introducing the Golden Returns Report
New Federal Accountability Framework
Understanding ROI Methodology
Regional Analysis Importance
Actionable Data for College Leaders
Closing Thoughts & Resources
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Send us Fan Mail Season four of the Rant Podcast kicks off with a deep dive into educational value and economic mobility. Host Eloy Ortiz-Oakley welcomes returning guest Michael Itzkowitz to discuss their groundbreaking "Golden Returns" report examining which California community colleges and certificate programs deliver the strongest financial returns for students. The conversation unveils surprising findings about which two-year institutions truly help students climb the economic ladder. I...