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College & Career Readiness for ALLBuilding a Movement in Montebello
Sheilagh PolkElizabeth Mejia
Gabe CraftPhyllis Hart
Tami PearsonThe Education Trust-West
2009 by The Education Trust-West
The Education Trust – West
Mission Statement
The Education Trust – West works for the high academic
achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten
through college, and toward forever closing the achievement
gaps that separate low-income students and students of color
from other youth. Our basic tenet is this: All children will
learn at high levels when they are taught to high levels.
2009 by The Education Trust-West
• Why are we here tonight?
• ETW partnership with MUSD
• ETW partnership with Padres Unidos
• Next steps
• Why ARE we Here Tonight?
• Alarming data leads to sense of urgency in
MUSD
Of Every 100 Latino 9th Graders in California:
17 Enroll in community college
7 Enroll in a 4-year state university
Class of 2007
Source: California Educational Opportunity Reports: African American and Latino, 2007. UCLA IDEA and UC ACCORD2009 by The Education Trust-West
How are
Montebello Unified School District
students doing?
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Wide Achievement Gaps in High SchoolMontebello Unified
ELA 11th Grade, By Ethnicity
CST 2008
Source: California Department of Education, 2009 2009 by The Education Trust-West
Big Gaps in Higher Order SkillsMontebello Unified
Algebra I (Grades 7-11), By Ethnicity
CST 2008
Source: California Department of Education, 2009
Gaps Persist Even When Students Get Access to
Rigorous CoursesMontebello Unified
Algebra II (Grades 7-11), By Ethnicity
CST 2008
Source: California Department of Education, 2009
And Even Fewer Graduate College Ready. Montebello Graduates, and
A-G Graduates—2007
*Includes 9th graders who have completed the A-G course sequence with a “C” or better four years later.
Source: Raising the Roof2009 by The Education Trust-West
Ready for Career = Ready for College
“In the agricultural age, postsecondary
education was a pipe dream for most
Americans. In the industrial age it was the
birthright of only a few. By the space age, it
became common for many. Today, it is just
common sense for all”
--National Commission on the High
School Senior Year, 2001
Report after report confirming same bleak news
– America is losing ground because there are
not enough well-educated young people to
take on jobs the 21st century demands.
This is especially true as the percentage of
students who historically have not attended
college (ELL, Hispanic, low-income) continues
to increase. And baby boomers retire.
For Our Country: Growing Need for Higher Levels
of Education
Projections of Education Shortages and Surpluses in 2012
BAAbove BA
-7,500,000 -6,000,000 -4,500,000 -3,000,000 -1,500,000 0 1,500,000 3,000,000
Less Than High
School
High School
Associates Degree
Some College
ShortageSurplus
Source: Analysis by Anthony Carnevale, 2006 of Current Population Survey (1992-2004) and Census Population
Projection Estimates
Bachelor’s Degree and Above
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Factory Jobs Are Going to Workers With More
Education (1973-2000)
Source: Carnevale & Desrochers, “The Missing middle: Aligning Education and the Knoweldge Economy, Educational
Testing Service, April 2002.
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rce
nta
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of
all
fa
cto
ry w
ork
ers
Higher Skill Demands Require Earlier and More Rigorous Preparation. . .
Even in Jobs We Don’t Expect
Requirements for
Sheet Metal Workers
� Four or five years of
apprenticeship.
� Algebra, geometry,
trigonometry and
technical reading.
Requirements for
Auto Technicians
� A solid grounding
in physics is
necessary to
understand force,
hydraulics, friction
and electrical
circuits.
Source: National Manufactures Association
Even in Jobs We Don’t Expect
Plumbing-Heating-Air Conditioning
� Four or five years of apprenticeship and/or post-secondary training
� Algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry and statistics
� Physics, chemistry, biology, engineering
economics.
Culinary Arts
� SAT, ACT or
Accuplacer test
� Math – Algebra,
ratios, conversions,
accounting
� Science
� Writing skills
� High school diploma
� Foreign Language
Construction
and Engineering
� Four or five years of apprenticeship and/or post-secondary training
� Algebra, plane geometry
� Critical thinking, problem solving,
reading and writing
For Students to Have Real Choices:
• They’ll need access to 2- and 4- year
colleges and universities.
• They’ll need to be prepared for good jobs
with a meaningful career ladder, a wage
sufficient to support a family, and insurance
benefits.
Unfortunately, far too many students are
not receiving the rigorous instruction
necessary to ensure their dreams become a
reality.
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Truth vs. Assumption
Plans for Students after High School
Source: Metropolitan Life - Survey of American Teacher 2000:
Are We Preparing Students for the 21st Century? Sept. 2000.2009 by The Education Trust-West
College & Career Readiness in California:
The A-G Sequence Required for both UC and CSU Admissions
A History / Social
Science
2 years (1 year of World History, 1 year of US
History or half year of US History and half year of
Civics)
B English 4 years
C Math 3 years required, 4 years recommended (Algebra,
Geometry, Algebra 2 required)
D Science 2 years required, 3 years recommended (2 of the
courses must be Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
E Foreign Language 2 years (same language), 3 years recommended
F Visual / Performing
Arts
1 year
G College Prep
Elective
1 year
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Even though most students want to go to college, the truth is,
many low income students and students of color aren’t
getting the classes in the first place.
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Source: Unnamed school district in California, 2002-03 school year.
7th grade Writing Assignment –Essay on Anne Frank
Your essay will consist of an opening paragraph which introduced the title, author and general background of the novel.
Your thesis will state specifically what Anne's overall personality is, and what general psychological and intellectual changes she exhibits over the course of the book.
You might organize your essay by grouping psychological and intellectual changes OR you might choose 3 or 4 characteristics (like friendliness, patience, optimism, self doubt) and show how she changes in this area.
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Source: Unnamed school district in California, 2002-03 school year. 2009 by The Education Trust-West
My best friend: ______
A car I want: ______
My favorite beverage: _____
A movie I would like to be the
star in: ______
7th grade Writing Assignment –The “Me” Page
In most CA districts, graduation from
high school does not mean graduating
with the A-G curriculum
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A-G for all
dismantles poverty tracking and
penitentiary tracking
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It doesn’t have to be this way!
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Dispelling myths about what happens to
students when the college/career ready
curriculum is expected for ALL.
A Case Study: San Jose Unified
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Myth: Requiring a rigorous course of study
for all high school students will result in a
watered down curriculum.
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46%52%
56%
70%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1999 2004 2005 2006
Seniors who take at least one AP course
Source: EdTrust West analysis of California Department of Education data
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Senior AP scores of 3 or higher
44%
57% 61%
78%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1999 2004 2005 2006
748 tests 1197 tests 1254 tests 1277 tests
Source: EdTrust West analysis of California Department of Education data2009 by The Education Trust-West
MYTH: Grades will plummet if all students are
expected to complete a college-ready/work-
ready curriculum
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Mean GPA for All SJUSD Graduating Seniors
Source: EdTrust West analysis of San Jose District data
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MYTH: Tough graduation requirements will
cause non college bound students to
disengage and drop out
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SJUSD Graduation Rates
Source: Ed Trust West analysis of CA Dept of Ed data, 2007
Estimated completion rate using Manhattan Institute methodology
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THE REALITY IS:
A college-ready/career-ready curriculum for
all students will result in dramatic increases in
the numbers of students, both minority and
non-minority, who are eligible to enter
UC/CSU directly out of high school and obtain
living wage employment that provides real
possibilities for a successful future.
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All 12th Grade Graduates 2001-2007 Completing all Courses
Required with a “C” or better for UC/CSU Entrance
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Source: Education Trust – West analysis of California
Department of Education data.
Latino Graduates College-Ready
San Jose vs. California
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Source: Education Trust – West analysis of California
Department of Education data.
5%
50%
Schools Dispelling the Myth
Every K-12 School needs to create a
college-going culture of achievement
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Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School
Compton Unified School DistrictCarson, California
• 417 students in grades K-5
• 99% African American and Latino
• 40% English Language Learner
• 93% Low-Income
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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Ralph Bunche Students Outpacing District and State
2007 API
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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Ralph Bunche Success at Every Grade Level
Math 2007
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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Ralph Bunche College Bound2009 by The Education Trust-West
KIPP San Francisco Bay AcademySan Francisco, California
• 257 students in grades 5-8
• 79% African American and Latino
• 81% Low-Income
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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5th Graders’ High Achievement at KIPP SF Bay Academy
Math 2007
85
77
93 94
84
54
2832
36
5054
2833
37
5049
3237
25
36
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
All African American Latino ELL Low Income
Pe
rce
nt P
rofi
cie
nt/A
dva
nce
d
KIPP SF BAY
SFUSD
SF County
California
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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5th Graders’ High Achievement at KIPP SF Bay Academy
Science 2007
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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KIPP Bay Academy Students2009 by The Education Trust-West
Abraham Lincoln High School
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, California
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Abraham Lincoln High SchoolSan Jose Unified School District, California
• 1741 students in grades 9-12
• 60% Latino
• 34% Low-Income
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
2009 by The Education Trust-West
Lincoln High Graduating Latino Students College-Ready at
Significantly Higher Rates than the County and the State
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Perc
ent
of
Gra
duate
s M
eeting U
C A
-G
Year
Lincoln
Santa Clara County
California
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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Gap Closing at Lincoln High School
Source: California Department of Education, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
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“You need a door, or a window. The A-G curriculum gives
you that opportunity. I can’t imagine not having it.
Students will find the motivation, they only need the
opportunity.
Personally, I didn’t see myself in college until my
sophomore year. I had kept up in my school work, but I
didn’t know what I would do after graduation. It was
that persistence; that I had to keep doing well and the
bar being raised so high, that made me realize that I was
college material.”
- Cesar Lopez, Senior, Lincoln High, San Jose Unified
Source: Students Speak Out, The Education Trust – West, 2005.
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“They showed me how to fill out a McDonald’s application in
my Life Skills Class. I think that they should have at least
taught me how to fill out a college application or at least tell
me what the ‘A-G’ requirements are,”
- Gabriela Perez, 17, Garfield High School, LAUSD
Source: Alcalá, Christian and Rivera, Selene “Coalition Demands Access to Higher Education”, ICS March 24, 2005.2009 by The Education Trust-West
No matter what students choose
to do after high school
Being Ready for College and Being
Ready for Career is the KEY!
That’s Great, But…..
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO
DO ABOUT IT IN
MONTEBELLO?
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There is Good News.
Montebello Unified has a Resolution and the
district is taking a hard look at its educational
opportunities for ALL high school students.
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ETW & THE DISTRICT
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The Education Trust – West
High School Reform Toolkit
Purpose: To determine current levels of high school preparation and to identify the changes necessary to implement a college preparatory curriculum for all
students.
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Step I:
District Demonstrates Commitment to College/Work
Readiness
Step II:
The Educational Opportunity Audit – Uncovering Gaps
Step III:
Blueprint Design Process –
Implementing Change
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ETW & THE COMMUNITY
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GET INVOLVED
Those most impacted by the reform we seek must
have a seat at the table in determining the course
that reform will take.
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What YOU Can Do
• Review your students’ transcripts to see what is happening at your school.
• Set goals your child around being college and career ready.
• Ensure your child is getting the support they need.
• Know who is teaching your child.
• Hold the line on college and career ready for ALLstudents.
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What’s happening at the Grassroots
level in Montebello?
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Our Community Partners
Padres Unidos
And
ALL OF YOU
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Building a Movement in Montebello
• Board Report
– The findings of the
audit
• Community
Education
• Coalition Building • District Action
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So, what are you going to do now?
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