Benjamin W. Cottingham

Benjamin W. Cottingham
Program Manager,
California Education Partners
Benjamin W. Cottingham is a program manager with California Education Partners. He was previously the associate director of strategic partnerships at Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE). His work has focused on improving educational systems to better support effective teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on how each level of California’s educational system can strengthen their support for schools and teachers. His current research explores strategies to increase A–G eligibility for college, enhance coherence from pre–K through third grade, and integrate AI tools into education safely and responsibly. Cottingham earned his MA in education policy from Stanford University.
updated 2025