For Immediate Release December 15, 2024 Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The Education Trust–West Responds to the 2023 California School Dashboard Release Oakland, CA — […]
For Immediate Release October 18, 2023 Contact: Jelena Hasbrouck, [email protected], 408-833-4039 The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2023 CAASPP Results Oakland, CA — Dr. […]
During our 2023 summer convening Equity Forward: Education Equity in Los Angeles County, we led participants through a Data Equity Walk to dig deeper into the […]
As California invests in early learning and care, the state is also moving forward with a long-overdue plan to build a statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) […]
Statement in Response to the California School Dashboard Release OAKLAND, Calif. — In response to the release of the California School Dashboard, The Education Trust—West released […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2022 CAASPP Results OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Christopher […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2022 Annual NAEP Results OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Christopher J. […]
College affordability is one of the most significant barriers to a postsecondary degree. One key to accessing financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal […]
Oakland, CA — Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, issued the following statement in response to the release of 2020 results of […]
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.