About the Campaign for Quality Education

The "100% Prepared" Plan

This year, the Campaign for Quality Education launched a three-year campaign (2008-2010) called the “100% Prepared” Plan.

This plan makes sure that all students in California will be prepared for college, career, and success––no matter where they live or what their economic, racial, or ethnic background may be.

The “100% Prepared” Plan is focused on influencing the state of California to invest in a quality education that provides academically rich and relevant curriculum and instruction for all students in kindergarten through twelfth grades that can lead to higher education and well-paid and meaningful work.

This plan seeks to increase graduation rates of the most under-served populations in California. We seek to ensure that the State of California provides qualified teachers, challenging and meaningful curriculum, and adequate, equitable funding necessary to prepare all students for higher education and careers.

Over the next three years, the CQE will:

1. Work on state-level policies that promote instructional quality at every level and secondary school curriculum that integrates college and career preparation;
2. Engage in data advocacy so that students, parents, educators, and community members have the information to hold local districts and schools accountable; and
3. Build towards long-term school finance reform that includes:
   • Adequate funding for all students to meet high standards;
   • Targeted funding for students who depend most on our education system; and
   • Stable funding every year to ensure the quality of students’ education is consistent.

Using the 2008-2009 budget debate as an opportunity to highlight issues of educational quality, equity, and funding in the State of California, the Campaign for Quality Education will develop a proactive policy and legislative agenda for 2009 to advance the goals of the “100% Prepared” Plan.