by California EDGE Coalition | May 15, 2020 | News, State Budget
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the May Revise to the 2020-21 State Budget, and as expected, there are heavy adjustments and cuts to various initiatives and proposals due to the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Although the newly proposed budget shows a... 
by Anna Alvarado, Policy Director, CA EDGE Coalition | Jan 13, 2020 | News, State Budget
The CA EDGE Coalition applauds Governor Newsom for making significant investments in the areas of education and workforce development in this year’s January budget plan. Specifically, we are pleased to see additional funding that seeks to address student hunger, dual... 
by California EDGE Coalition | Nov 19, 2019 | News
Presenters and Moderator Announced – Registration is Open – RSVP for the CA EDGE Coalition’s Forum on Cross-Sector Collaboration to Elevate College Attainment and Close Equity Gaps December 2, 2019 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. California State Library and Courts... 
by California EDGE Coalition | Oct 4, 2019 | News
Today, Governor Newsom signed SB 554 (Roth), a California EDGE Coalition-sponsored bill that would extend the important benefits of dual enrollment to adult students in High School Equivalency (HSE) programs. The bill passed through both the California Senate and... 
by California EDGE Coalition | Aug 24, 2019 | News
Thank you to those who attended the Policy Forum on EDGE’s recent report, Competency-Based Education: A Strategy for Upskilling in California. The Forum featured a phenomenal panel of education experts to discuss the use of Competency-Based Education (CBE) as a tool... 
by California EDGE Coalition | Jul 9, 2019 | EDGE Publication, News
Competency-Based Education: A Strategy for Skills Upgrading in California (PDF) The California Legislature and Governor Newsom have both made clear that addressing the skill needs of underserved populations, including low-wage workers, is a pressing priority. A new...
