Equity Alert: Holding Alternative Schools, Districts, and County Offices Accountable for All Students’ Success

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One out of every 10 high school seniors in California finishes their final high school year at an alternative school. Yet, so far, these schools haven’t been measured by the California School Dashboard, preventing educators and advocates from understanding how well alternative schools are serving students.

Our latest equity alert takes a look at key questions around alternative school accountability, including:

  • Why does alternative school accountability matter for equity?
  • What progress has been made so far on ensuring accountability for alternative schools?
  • As crucial decisions are made about how to hold alternative schools accountable, what more should equity-minded state leaders and advocates do?

 

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Karla Fernandez

Communications Manager

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.