1. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Parent Engagement: A Strategy for a Better California Dr. Linda Murray, Ph.D. Superintendent-in-Residence The Education Trust—West Tuesday, March 27, 2012 FIE Advocacy Day 2012 – California State Capitol

2. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST K-12 Enrollment in California, 1994 v. 2011 Total Enrollment5.3 million % low-income*44% # English Learners1.2 million Total Enrollment6.2 million % low-income*55% # English Learners1.3 million 1993-942010-11 *The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced price meals.

3. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST African-American English-Language Arts Achievement Gap California Department of Education, 2011 Gap= 29

4. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Latino English-Language Arts Achievement Gap California Department of Education, 2011 Gap= 31 Gap= 33

5. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST CST 3 rd Grade ELA Proficiency, by Ethnicity (2011) California Department of Education, 2011

6. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Three quarters (74%) will graduate from high school About half (55%) will enroll in post- secondary after graduation Out of all 9 th graders… Hypothetical California high school class About a third will obtain a 2 or 4-year college degree About half of students at UC, CSU, and CCC fail to complete one year of coursework in two years California’s Leaky College and Career Pipeline

7. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Too Few African-American and Latino Graduates are Eligible for a 4-Year California University California Department of Education, 2011

8. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Source: Rogers, J. Bertrand, M., Freelong, R., Fanelli, S. (2011). Free Fall: Educational Opportunities in 2011. Los Angeles: UCLA IDEA, UC/ACCORD

9. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Proportional representation of African-American and Latino students in California and its public universities African-AmericanLatino % of California population ages 18-24 8%45% % of UC undergraduate enrollment 3%16% % of CSU undergraduate enrollment 6%25% Within California’s Public Universities, Students of Color are Underrepresented

10. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Within California’s Public Universities, College Admission is No Guarantee of Success Source: California Postsecondary Education Commission, Graduation Rates for Students Starting College in 2001 Six-year graduation rates for first-time freshman UCCSU African-American70%31% Latino73%40%

11. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Answering the call from students and parents to create a culture and climate of high expectations for all children as former Superintendent at San Jose Unified School District On the front lines of educational equity…

12. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Authentic community engagement is HARD WORK and TAKES TIME

13. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST Necessary Conditions for Authentic Engagement State officials, School leaders and Educators have a responsibility to ensure the community is well informed. Avoid surprises Use data to illuminate and define issues Actively engage in civil debate Answer questions honestly

14. © 2012 THE EDUCATION TRUST – WEST The goal for community engagement should be to FIND COMMON GROUND and BUILD CONSENSUS

15. © 2010 THE EDUCATION TRUST— WEST Contact Info: The Education Trust—West www.edtrustwest.org 510-465-6444 Follow us on: www.edtrustwest.org