On January 10th, Governor Newsom released the 2023-24 state budget proposal – a $297 billion spending plan that seeks to protect significant funding commitments made in previous budget cycles, and attempts to address a budget gap without using critical state
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2022 Annual Report
Dear Friends, California has a staggering number of unfilled good jobs and an incredible pool of talent living in poverty or below a living wage. It just does not make sense! Access to economic mobility is one of the most
Giving Tuesday 2022
This Giving Tuesday 2022, EDGE would be honored to earn your support to advance shared prosperity for all Californians in the coming year. EDGE brings together business, labor, education, social justice, and workforce development organizations to address workforce shortages and
The Impact of Policy Reforms and Online Learning on CTE Students
Career Technical Education (CTE) is a growing and vital training option in California. CTE provides students with a hands-on educational experience that ties academics to real world workplace training. EDGE prioritizes policy change and investments that strengthen CTE programs and
EDGE Legislative Update, End of Session, October 2022
On September 30th, Governor Newsom took final action on all pending measures that were passed by the Legislature – a total of 1,166 bills. Of these bills, hundreds were signed into law that are considered to be some of the
On June 30th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2022-23 State Budget – a total of $300 billion will be invested in the areas of education, workforce training, and economic recovery strategies that respond to the rising inflation crisis and other
New Report – Dual Enrollment in California Adult Education and Community Colleges: Lessons and Opportunities
Check out the new report from CAEP & High Road Alliance – Dual Enrollment in CA Adult Education & Community Colleges: Lessons & Opportunities. EDGE proudly sponsored SB 554, authored by Senator Roth & signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, in
AB 1746 by Assemblymembers Jose Medina and Kevin McCarty will be heard in the Senate Education Committee on Thursday, June 30th upon adjournment of session and we need your support! AB 1746 (Medina/McCarty) Cal Grant Reform would address long-standing structural inequities within the student financial aid