Posts By: Amanda Ufheil-Somers
Leading and Learning for Student Success: Q&A with California Education Policy Fellow Dr. Shonda Goward
California’s Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) brings approximately 20 professionals from K–12, postsecondary, policy, and practice together over the course of an academic year to explore and collaborate around the complex challenges our public education system faces. By supporting growth in individuals and Read more >
Clarity in Crisis: An Equitable Recovery is the Only Recovery
The American Rescue Plan Act signed in March directs $151 billion to California. These funds will play a critical role in our state’s recovery from the pandemic and recession—and in ensuring future prosperity. But this recovery will only be successful now and sustainable Read more >
Students Encourage Peers to Complete FAFSA Through Personal Stories
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After the Verdict: Dismantling Racism
Reflecting on the Derek Chauvin Trial and Building a New Future Yesterday, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges in the killing of George Floyd. For me, as for many of us, the feeling of relief—that justice has been served—was intense. Overwhelming Read more >
College Futures Welcomes New Strategic Learning Officer
College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Theresa Esparrago Lieu joins us as Strategic Learning Officer, a role integral to the Foundation’s commitment to systems change. Esparrago Lieu is a skilled evaluation consultant with deep experience in Read more >
Speaking Out, Dismantling Racism: In Solidarity with AAPI Communities
The shootings that took place in Atlanta this week were another horrific, painful reminder of the threat that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities face. This was not an isolated event. In the past year, racist attacks on Asian Americans have surged Read more >
Student Parents: A Portrait of California Community College Students with Dependent Children
Parents are a significant portion of today’s California college students—especially at the community colleges—yet their experiences and needs have not been well understood. New research led by Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research at UC Davis aims to close that Read more >
Recovery with Equity: A Roadmap for Higher Education After the Pandemic
So many people saw the trajectory of their lives altered and livelihoods uprooted by this pandemic. Even as we begin to bring the public health crisis under control, we face a long road to economic recovery. There is no question that higher education Read more >
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
Dear colleagues and friends, We are only a few weeks into the new year and, despite the odds, we are feeling decidedly hopeful. Positively so. Our civic institutions, state, and country are taking action to turn back the divisive, unjust, and inhumane policies Read more >
Philanthropy for Democracy: Speaking Out Against Political Violence & Racism
This is a moment in history like no other and we cannot be silent in the face of hatred, bigotry, and white supremacy. The violence perpetrated at the U.S. Capitol last week both angered and motivated me. Those of us in philanthropy must Read more >