The California EDGE Coalition Board of Directors and staff mourn the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other Black men and women who’ve lost their lives to police violence. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and unequivocally affirm that Black Lives Matter.
The CA EDGE Coalition Stands in Solidarity with the Black Community Read More »
On June 22nd, Governor Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on a final 2020-21 state spending plan. The budget agreement includes a combination of the Governor’s May Revision and the Legislative plan approved on June 15th.
State Budget Update as of June 23, 2020 Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the May Revise to the 2020-21 State Budget, and as expected, there are heavy adjustments and cuts to various initiatives and proposals due to the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
CA EDGE Coalition’s Budget Summary of the 2020-21 May Revision Read More »
The CA EDGE Coalition applauds Governor Newsom for making significant investments in
the areas of education and workforce development in this year’s January budget plan.
CA EDGE Coalition’s Summary of Governor Newsom’s 20/21 State Budget Read More »
Governor Newsom signed SB 554 (Roth), a California EDGE Coalition-sponsored bill that would extend the important benefits of dual enrollment to adult students in High School Equivalency (HSE) programs.
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM SIGNS SB 554 (ROTH) Read More »
Thank you to those who attended the Policy Forum on EDGE’s recent report, Competency-Based Education: A Strategy for Upskilling in California. The Forum featured a phenomenal panel of education experts to discuss the use of Competency-Based Education (CBE) as a tool to promote equity and economic mobility in California’s workforce.
Competency-Based Education: A Strategy for Skills Upgrading in California Read More »
. A new policy brief released by the California EDGE Coalition examines the ways in which other states are now successfully employing competency-based approaches to teaching and learning which allow students to move flexibly – and often much more quickly – through an educational program that is designed to make sure they know and can do what is expected of graduates.
The 2019-20 Budget Bill funds the creation of a LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM to inform the public and policymakers, make it easier for students and parents to navigate the educational pipeline, and close equity gaps in educational outcomes.
Governor Newsom Signs 2019-2020 Budget Bill Read More »
We are pleased to announce that Zima Creason has been selected as the new Executive Director of the California EDGE Coalition.
Announcing Our New Executive Director Read More »
