California’s education system, like many government institutions, was not developed to serve Black students. The tough truth is that it still doesn’t: only 30.3 percent of […]
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Statement in Response to the California School Dashboard Release OAKLAND, Calif. — In response to the release of the California School Dashboard, The EdTrust—West released the […]
The pandemic demonstrated what so many of us already knew – normal wasn’t good enough before, and it’s certainly not good enough today. As California’s schools, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The EdTrust-West Responds to Release of 2022 CAASPP Results OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Christopher J. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The EdTrust-West Responds to Release of 2022 Annual NAEP Results OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, […]
Since the original release of Black Minds Matter in 2015, California has made some progress on living up to its educational responsibilities to Black students and […]
Despite the major disruption the pandemic has caused for students, education leaders have an opportunity to re-imagine how strategies, like dual enrollment, can transform our systems […]
Karla Fernandez (she/her/hers) joins Ed Trust–West as a Communications Manager with over 11 years of experience advancing social impact initiatives.
Karla started her career as a teacher at Chicago Public Schools and UIC College Prep. After teaching, Karla joined United Friends of the Children to support LA County’s youth in foster care as a college counselor. Through Leadership for Educational Equity, Karla also served as a Policy Advisor Fellow for the office of a Los Angeles Unified School Board Member. She solidified her interests in policy analysis and quantitative research during her time with the Price Center for Social Innovation, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the USC Presidential Working Group on Sustainability. Before joining The Education Trust–West, Karla was the Associate Director for the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative, a network of nonprofits advocating for communities in SELA.
Karla holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of Chicago, a Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School of Public Policy, and a Graduate Certificate in Policy Advocacy from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Karla is based out of southern California and is passionate about using data analysis, communications, and digital strategies for policy advocacy and social justice efforts.