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December 23, 2024

Not a Moment to Lose: $470 Million in Promised College and Career Prep Funds Released to School Communities Across California

Today the California Department of Education confirmed what educators and civic leaders across the state have anxiously hoped for: The Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) first announced in 2022 and imperiled and delayed since then will release its trove of $470 million in grants to hundreds of school communities.
September 20, 2024

EdTrust-West Responds to Golden State Pathways Program Grant Qualifications Results

EdTrust-West is thankful that the California Department of Education (CDE) released the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) grant qualifications results today and supports the prompt disbursement […]
February 7, 2024

Making the Most of the Golden State Pathways Planning and Implementation Grant

Learn about the funding opportunities for your region and how you can ensure GSPP results in enduring and equitable outcomes for California’s youth. Join us for an informative discussion—audience Q&A is highly encouraged.
May 30, 2023

Protect a golden opportunity for students and our future

As the Legislature considers ways to balance the budget, it should not come at the expense of a critical investment: The Golden State Pathways program is a $500 million investment in college and career pathways that prepare students to graduate from high school ready for college, and with skills required to fuel our state’s economy.