Contact: Carrie Rose, Program Director, Sacramento Region K–16 Collaborative
Email: carrie@capitolimpact.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 7, 2025
Issued on behalf of the Sacramento Region K–16 Collaborative.
Sacramento, CA—The Sacramento K–16 Collaborative is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to transform student success and strengthen college and career pathways through innovative, cross-sector collaboration. Launched in October 2024 with five founding institutions including Elk Grove Unified School District, Sacramento County Office of Education, Los Rios Community College District, CSU Sacramento, and UC Davis, the pioneering data sharing agreement has now grown to include seven additional institutions:
- Center Joint Unified School District
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Natomas Unified School District
- Sacramento City Unified School District
- San Juan Unified School District
- Sierra College
- Twin Rivers Unified School District
- Winters Joint Unified School District
- Yolo County Office of Education
This expansion represents an 180% increase in participating institutions, signaling a growing commitment across the region to use secure data sharing as a powerful tool for student achievement. Together, these 14 institutions collectively serve an estimated 220,000 students across the Capital Region, representing one of the largest and most comprehensive education data partnerships in California.
“This growth of our collaborative shows that people understand the power of partnership,” said Sacramento State President Luke Wood. “When we work together toward our common goals, we become even better positioned to deliver on the promises we’ve made the students in our region.”
By securely sharing data, institutions can identify barriers earlier, provide proactive wraparound support, and expand access to free college courses, while preparing students for high-demand career pathways in healthcare, engineering, and other thriving sectors. The agreement also creates a scalable model for other regions seeking to align educational outcomes with workforce needs.
“The agreement is about more than sharing data,” says Yolo County Superintendent of Schools Garth Lewis. “By aligning our educational systems, we can remove barriers, anticipate needs, and ensure that children and youth in our region are supported every step of the way from transitional kindergarten to career.”
This innovative work was seeded through California’s Regional K–16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program, providing the foundation for a data-driven infrastructure that multiplies impact, drives measurable results, and equips thousands of students across the region with the pathways and resources they need to succeed in college and careers. As the initiative grows and expands, it continues to demonstrate how strategic investments can catalyze lasting change in student outcomes and regional talent development. The Collaborative’s data sharing efforts were recently highlighted in California’s Master Plan for Career Education 2025 (page 27) as a best-practice example of how to strengthen regional coordination.
About the Sacramento Regional K–16 Collaborative
The Sacramento K–16 Collaborative brings together education, industry, and community partners to expand equitable access to college and career pathways for students across the Capital Region. By strengthening collaboration, focusing on high-demand fields, and driving measurable outcomes, the Collaborative is preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce. Capitol Impact serves as the Collaborative’s hub and backbone organization, providing strategic counsel and facilitation. Los Rios Community College District is the lead grant applicant and fiscal agent. Third Plateau provides progress measurement and accountability. Learn more at sacramentok16.org.