05/29/2026
Data for the People (D4TP): A Movement to Democratize Access to Data Advocating for stronger, more connected education and workforce data systems that better serve students-from […]
05/27/2026
I’m the Director of Higher Education Policy at EdTrust-West, leading a dedicated higher education team committed to advancing policies that support students of color experiencing poverty. […]
05/15/2026
The Governor’s May Revision makes important progress by preserving a landmark $100 million investment in dual enrollment, a proven pathway to college access and completion. It also continues critical investments in community schools, data infrastructure, improving math instruction, educator preparation and recruitment, and sustained support for TK–14 education.
05/14/2026
The Governor’s May Revision makes important progress by preserving a landmark $100 million investment in dual enrollment, a proven pathway to college access and completion. It also continues critical investments in community schools, data infrastructure, improving math instruction, educator preparation and recruitment, and sustained support for TK–14 education.
04/28/2026
The U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reopen its investigation into LAUSD’s Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) is concerning and distracts from what really matters: whether students are getting the support they need to succeed in school.
04/15/2026
04/02/2026
California cannot close opportunity gaps without modern, interconnected data systems. The Data for the People Coalition’s 2026 Policy Agenda outlines seven statewide priorities to improve education and workforce data—from early learning through employment—so communities, advocates, and policymakers have the information they need to drive equity and accountability.
03/27/2026
Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget includes several key initiatives that will impact California’s education landscape. Here are five important things to know about the governor’s […]
03/26/2026
As the director of EdTrust-West’s work in the Greater Los Angeles region, I had the privilege of joining more than 120 parents, educators, students, and community […]