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Rebuilding the California Dream Means Meeting Adult Learners Where They Are

At College Futures Foundation, we believe that rebuilding the California Dream means ensuring more people—especially those who’ve long been underserved—can achieve meaningful economic mobility through postsecondary education. To meet our goal of 70% attainment for learners who are underserved, we must expand our view of who postsecondary education is for and how it works. Today, Read more >

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Rebuilding the California Dream for Everyone

California is at a pivotal moment—and the choices we make now will shape opportunities for generations to come. Rebuilding the California dream for everyone means centering postsecondary education as a true engine of economic mobility, especially for learners and families long underserved by our systems. It requires designing education with learners’ lives in mind and Read more >

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Redefining the Value of Higher Education: Reflections from the Golden Opportunities Summit 

By Amanda DeLaRosa, Director of Program and Strategy, College Futures Foundation    Last month, College Futures Foundation hosted its first convening of partners and leaders to introduce an initiative to reimagine postsecondary value for economic mobility. This was the first of many convenings in College Futures’ interconnected strategy to ensure postsecondary education in California leads Read more >

We Are College Futures: New Look, Bolder Voice, Unshaken Commitment

We Are College Futures New look. Bolder voice. Unshaken commitment. We’re stepping into a new era—one defined by boldness, clarity, and a fearless commitment to learners across California. At College Futures, we believe in a future where postsecondary education is not just a possibility, but a powerful engine for equity and economic mobility. That future Read more >

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College Futures Foundation Welcomes Maria Anguiano as Entrepreneur-in-Residence

College Futures Foundation is thrilled to welcome Maria Anguiano as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) this spring. As a first-generation college graduate, Anguiano has dedicated her career to improving access to education for all learners. A globally recognized executive and board member at the intersection of technology and education, Anguiano brings extensive leadership experience spanning venture-backed start-ups, Read more >

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Niesha Ambeau Joins College Futures Foundation as HR Coordinator

Niesha Ambeau will be joining the College Futures Foundation team in April as our human resources coordinator. Niesha will work closely with the fiscal operations team to foster positive employee experiences, and with colleagues across the organization to achieve the foundation’s goals. “Niesha’s experience in benefits administration and other human resources functions will enhance the Read more >

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Investing in CSU is good for the California economy

Opinion Editorial by Eloy Ortiz Oakley  |  Posted on Capitol Weekly  |  3.13.2025   OPINION – A new California Mobility Index (CMI) ranking the state’s four-year institutions did more than highlight the importance of the California State University (CSU) system to low- and moderate-income Californians and the state’s economic future. It said two things concurrently: investing Read more >

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LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman joins College Futures Foundation Board of Directors

Oakland, CA — College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Aneesh Raman to its board of directors. A leader in economic opportunity and workforce transformation, Raman brings significant experience across government, technology, and journalism to the foundation. “Aneesh has dedicated his career to understanding the conditions necessary to shape economic mobility,” said Read more >

Directive to Dismiss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices Presents Opportunity to Define and Seek Equity

Opinion Editorial by Eloy Ortiz Oakley featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education February 19, 2025 The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn last Friday when college leaders received a “Dear Colleague” letter from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. Before our nation’s Read more >