Reports and Studies
Reports and Studies
Various research reports pertaining to CalSTRS
For accessible versions of files on this page, contact ADACoordinator@CalSTRS.com.
The People Behind California Public Education
A demographic study of CalSTRS members
This report includes novel demographic information about CalSTRS members.
2018–19 Sustainability Report
Global stewardship at work
Sustainability performance report for the 2018–19 fiscal year. Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 framework.
Green Initiative Task Force
Highlights CalSTRS’ environmental-themed investments and environmental risk-management efforts.
Diversity in the Management of Investments
Illustrates CalSTRS’ progress toward achieving the goals of the strategic plan.
Demographic Study
The research team at CalSTRS is undertaking a demographic study of CalSTRS members that begins with a survey to collect information on various demographic categories. The findings will be reported at a future Teachers’ Retirement Board meeting and will be highlighted key findings in future communications to members.
See the fact sheet for more information on how the results will
be used to support the CalSTRS mission.
Health Care and Retirement Security
This report includes information about the national costs for health care in retirement; employer-subsidized coverage rates for CalSTRS K-12 retirees; and an overview of Medicare and the CalSTRS Medicare Premium Payment Program.
2017 Retirement Readiness Assessment
Biennial survey of active and retired members that assesses their
overall financial standing.
Investing in a Time of Climate Change Study
Highlights estimated portfolio return implications under four climate change scenarios and recommends appropriate actions to mitigate investment risk and maximize value within the portfolio.
Are California Teachers Better off with a Pension or a 401(k)?
Study that shows switching to an account-based retirement
system—such as a 401(k) or cash balance plan—would sharply reduce
the retirement income security of teachers.
Impact of CalSTRS’ Investments on California’s Economy
Analyzes the impact of CalSTRS’ investments on the California economy, including estimates of jobs supported in the state.
Economic Impact Study
Measures the impact CalSTRS benefit payments have on California’s labor income, employment, economic output and tax revenue generation.
The Annual Economic Impacts of CalSTRS Benefit Payments
Examines the economic impacts of CalSTRS on the economies of the state of California and its 58 counties.