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 Read more >
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 Read more >
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
Our hearts are with our partners, communities, and families in the Los Angeles region as they face the devastation caused by wildfires. We are deeply grateful to the first responders, organizations, and individuals who are working tirelessly to support impacted communities in their Read more >
Building Lasting Change: Our Commitment to Equity and Economic Mobility for All
Dear Fellow California Dreamers and Doers, In this moment, we have an opportunity to persist in our pursuit of progress. Together, we can embrace shared values of equity and economic mobility for all. At College Futures Foundation, we are unwavering in our commitment Read more >
Eloy Ortiz Oakley on the 2024-25 California Budget
Eloy Ortiz Oakley provides commentary on the 2024-25 California Governor’s budget. Read more >
Eloy Ortiz Oakley on the 2024-25 California May Revision Budget
“Overall, a multi-year approach to these budget challenges is the right one given the volatility of revenues but let’s be clear – this will mean very difficult decisions both in one-time and ongoing reductions.” — Eloy Ortiz Oakley Read more >
Understanding the Path to Economic Mobility for California’s Learners
California boasts the fifth largest economy in the world and is a national model for progress and equity in many ways. Despite this prosperity, California struggles with some of the highest levels of income inequality in the country. How can higher education serve Read more >
Student Visions for Change Ideation Challenge
The Student Visions for Change challenge was a statewide call for proposals from California Community College (CCC) students on how community colleges can transform themselves to serve students better. The challenge requested submissions for three categories: Transformed Classrooms, Transformed Educators, and Transformed Support Read more >
Our Socio-Economic Mobility Imperative
College as we knew it is dead. But a postsecondary education is more necessary than ever. You can’t get a good job without a postsecondary education. Colleges and universities aren’t keeping up with the changing times and attitudes when it comes to preparing Read more >
Eloy Ortiz Oakley on the Proposed 2024-25 California Budget
“The $38 billion dollar [deficit] is a big number and it will have an impact. However, the Governor talks about this shortfall in terms of a correction, a normalization of historic surpluses we’ve experienced over the last several years and one that his Read more >