Education Insights Center (EdInsights)

Our teammates Madeleine Kerrick, PhD, Jeanine Cunningham, Jasmine M. Nguyen, M.A. (chị/她/hers) and Dylan Lohmeyer are honored to attend this year's California Community Colleges DEIA in Action Institute in San Diego! We are serving as external evaluators for the event with The CSU Student Success Network also attending for cross-segment learning. The CCC's DEIA commitment serves as a way to break down barriers to racial justice and equity for the millions of students and our colleges. #DEIAinAction #InclusiveCulture #OurTimeIsNow

ICYMI: This recent collaborative report with College Futures Foundation analyzes the transformative partnerships undertaken from 2016 to 2023 aimed at strengthening transfer pathways from California’s community colleges to the California State University system. The report sheds light on the pivotal elements that drive successful intersegmental collaborations, offering valuable insights for California’s higher education professionals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCbB5fc9

Building Cohesion to Support Student Success - A "Fellowship Insights" Blog Series In the final installment of the "Building Cohesion to Support Student Success" series, authors Laura Lara-Brady, Ph.D. and Nancy Romano Bailey, MPP, PPS explore how Career and Technical Education (CTE) can unify initiatives across California’s community colleges to strengthen economic and social mobility for students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. By aligning CTE with frameworks like Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) and Vision 2030, this cohesive approach supports hands-on, skills-based learning and real-world work experiences that lead to well-paying jobs. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_KA87Y

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended this week’s Open House, presented by California State University-Sacramento's College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies with the Institute of Social Research. A special shoutout to Siria Martinez, Ph.D. for speaking on behalf of EdInsights, highlighting our collective commitment to improving student success across California. Together, we are working toward meaningful change. #StudentSuccess #EdPolicy #HigherEd

As #NationalStudentParentMonth comes to a close, explore how higher education pathways for #studentparents create opportunities for future generations. Learn more from 2023-24 CA EPFP Fellow Maya V. in her 'Fellowship Insights' blog here: https://lnkd.in/gn5grUkP

Governor Newsom has signed SB 1348, establishing the first Black-Serving Institution designation in the nation. The California State University Statewide Central Office for Advancement of Black Excellence will serve as the administering body and the awarding decisions will be made by an eight-member governing board. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaQKxijR #BlackStudentSuccess #EquityInEducation

The California Education Policy Fellowship Program (CA EPFP) welcomes an interdisciplinary group for its 2024-25 cohort. Now in its ninth year, this cohort includes 20 leaders from California’s K-12 and higher education sectors, policymaking, research, and education-focused nonprofits. CA EPFP is a well established national program sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) in Washington, D.C., which is part of a national network of more than 300 Fellows at state-based sites throughout the country. "Now, more than ever, it's essential that we create spaces for education professionals to learn from one another about how policy is made and implemented, and to collaborate across segments and geography. I'm looking forward to meeting and learning from the wonderfully-talented folks who make up this year's cohort.” says Leonor Ehling, Executive Director of the Center for California Studies. The ten-month program will be facilitated by CA EPFP alum Marcela R., Ph.D., who was a member of the 2019 cohort and currently serves as co-director. Participants will engage and interact with education leaders within California and across the country, exploring systemic barriers to student success, while working on projects designed to enhance equitable policy development and implementation. Meet CA EPFP's 2024-25 cohort!: https://lnkd.in/geUegfZU

All smiles at our fall retreat! We are grateful for our annual Service Day, this year at the Oak Park Community Garden. Our team loved getting our hands dirty to provide fresh, healthy produce for the community. 🌱🍅🥬 #EdInsights #ServiceDay

#DYK that 1 in 8 college students in California is juggling their studies while caring for a dependent? Yet, these students are often overlooked due to gaps in data on their demographics, experiences, and outcomes. This #StudentParentMonth, The California Alliance for Student Parent Success, administered by California Competes and EdTrust-West, is bridging that gap with two new reports: “Juggling Roles and Achieving Goals: The California Student Parents Almanac”: A deep dive into the demographics, academic experiences, and financial needs of student parents. https://lnkd.in/g7YTRfwg “Making the Invisible Visible: Taking Stock of How the California State University Collects and Uses Data About Parenting Students”: A critical review of CSU’s data practices with recommendations for improvement.  https://lnkd.in/gk8t6qSB 📅 Look out for the webinar on October 1, 11am-12pm PT to explore the report findings and discuss actionable steps to improve data practices and use for student parent success. https://lnkd.in/grdJ_Qf6

Commemorating National Student Parent Month! This latest “Fellowship Insights” blog, authored by Maya V., reflects on the unique challenges faced by student parents in California's higher education systems. Drawing from personal experience, Maya explores stigmas surrounding student parents and the crucial role that legislation such as AB 2881 plays in providing equitable resources for this student population. In commemoration of National Student Parent Month, this blog emphasizes the value of investing in student parent success to strengthen California's workforce and economy. #nationalstudentparentmonth #AB2881 Read "Why Student Parent Success Matters for California" here: https://lnkd.in/gn5grUkP