Welcome The Bright Futures Education Partnership

Our Community Charter To ensure that every child: is prepared for school, succeeds in and out of school, completes a post-high school credential, and enters a promising career.

Why is Education a Community Issue?

One Community I’m sure glad the hole isn’t on our end…

How does the whole community benefit from education outcomes?  Multi-generational families; a more sustainable community  High quality, local talent for employers  Vibrant local economy  Raised standards of living  Sense of shared pride Community Value

How will the Partnership Work?

A community partnership, represented by all sectors, focused on improving education outcomes for our county. Areas of Focus  Focusing on systemic issues  Engaging organizational “silos” to work together  Fostering county-wide solutions Role in the Community  Catalyst for change  Convener of thought leaders  Broker of a portfolio of solutions that work

3-5 Dedicated Staff 20 Steering Partners (decision-making) 50+ Community Leaders (community vision) 300+ Improvement Networks (solutions) 500+ Contributing Community Members Who will be Involved?

How Will We Create Change? Align around a few shared goals Stand accountable for community results, together Form innovative, improvement networks  Data and evidence-based practices  Nimble, cross-functional teams  Systems analysis  Continuous Improvement  Design thinking  Measure, and share what works Apply best practices for creating social change  Strive Network (  Stanford Social Innovation Review (

Data, Insights & Opportunities

What Are We Going to Improve? 100+ Indicators of Success (Data Team) 25 Priority Metrics (Data Team) A Dozen Metrics (Steering Partners) Priorities You See? Cradle Career

Early Foundations Middle School High School College 20% Kinder Readiness 23% 3 rd Grade Reading & Writing 23% 8 th Grade Math 37% School & Community Connected- ness 82% High School Graduation 10%h 25%m 35%csu Placement Test Pass Rates 7K 1.5K 32% 4 th Grade Fluent English Learners 37% 8 th Grade English 33% College-Prep Courses (“A-G”) Key Outcomes 30% High School Grads Earn Degree or Credential Youth Dev Expectations Engagement Caring Adults

Talent Demand - # Jobs Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Projections, Salinas Metro, February 2015 Talent Supply - # Grads Source: EMSI Special Report: 2013 Completion Report for all local colleges and institutions 3 Avenues to a Promising Career? Certificate AA Degree 1, BA Degree 200 Certificate ($48K avg. median annual income) AA Degree ($60K avg. median annual income) BA Degree ($71K avg. median annual income) (550) Estimated – Talent Surplus or Shortage (not a cohort analysis) [No Career Credential] 1,250 ($26K -$47K avg. median annual income range) #1 #2 #3 Projected Annual Job Openings in Monterey County by Education Level Estimated Snapshot of 2013 Post-High School Graduates in Monterey County

“This is a 10+ year, results-oriented commitment to transformative change.” WE ARE ASKING YOU TO: 1.Think beyond your tenure 2.Care beyond your own back yard 3.Believe we can transform our community Ambitious Commitment