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Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California) advocates for racial justice by building power and transforming public systems.

08.29.23
Examining California’s Approach to Student Achievement Through the Equity Multiplier

Historically, Black and Indigenous students have been among the student groups who struggle academically on state performance measures and need more support, but they are yet to be included in direct funding and supports. This continues to be the case despite this year marking the 10th anniversary of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which aims to make state funding of school districts more flexible and aligned with equity.

To strengthen LCFF’s ability to directly reach students in high-need communities, Governor Newsom offered his own proposal this year – the Equity Multiplier. The Equity Multiplier aims to provide additional funding to high-need schools to close achievement and opportunity gaps.

Historically, Black and Indigenous students have been among the student groups who struggle academically on state performance measures and need more support, but they are yet to be included in direct funding and supports. This continues to be the case despite this year marking the 10th anniversary of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which aims to make state funding of school districts more flexible and aligned with equity.

To strengthen LCFF’s ability to directly reach students in high-need communities, Governor Newsom offered his own proposal this year – the Equity Multiplier. The Equity Multiplier aims to provide additional funding to high-need schools to close achievement and opportunity gaps.

10.23.23
2023 Champions for Equity Awards: Celebrating Solidarity for 10 Years!

Ten years ago, we set out to create a different kind of fundraising event that reflected the best of Los Angeles, and California. An event that brought folks together across geographies, generations, and ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds. An event that honored people who truly deserve applause for their commitment to racial equity. 

Ten years ago, we set out to create a different kind of fundraising event that reflected the best of Los Angeles, and California. An event that brought folks together across geographies, generations, and ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds. An event that honored people who truly deserve applause for their commitment to racial equity. 

08.26.23
It’s Time to Improve Safety and Equity on California’s Roadways. Here's How.

All Californians deserve to live in communities with safe streets—roads where all people can move about freely without concern.  Our approach to achieving that vision should be equitable, people should be treated fairly regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other identity characteristics.  By relying on police traffic stops, we miss the mark on both fronts.  Traffic safety outcomes have grown worse, and law enforcement disproportionately harms people of color through traffic stops.   

All Californians deserve to live in communities with safe streets—roads where all people can move about freely without concern.  Our approach to achieving that vision should be equitable, people should be treated fairly regardless of their race, ethnicity, or other identity characteristics.  By relying on police traffic stops, we miss the mark on both fronts.  Traffic safety outcomes have grown worse, and law enforcement disproportionately harms people of color through traffic stops.   

IN THE PRESS: AAPI community says more City Council seats in LA will help with representation

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community had a strong showing during a Los Angeles City Council committee meeting this week to discuss proposals for increasing the number of council seats and redistricting reforms in the wake ofa political scandalthe last time City Council boundaries were redrawn.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community had a strong showing during a Los Angeles City Council committee meeting this week to discuss proposals for increasing the number of council seats and redistricting reforms in the wake ofa political scandalthe last time City Council boundaries were redrawn.

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