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For Immediate ReleaseJuly 14, 2021Contact: Stephanie [email protected], 415-786-5568 Mariel [email protected], 650-380-1973The Education Trus… The Russlynn Ali Fellowship program, named in honor of the founding executive director of The Education Trust–West, aims to support people of color entering po… When Rodrigo Velaz was in high school, he had big dreams of going to college, but he knew one of his biggest obstacles would be the high cost. Rodrigo learned … When Beatriz Espinoza enrolled in her California Community College (CCC), she was placed in remedial English courses, which pushed back her timeline for transf… U.S. schools primarily define English learners (ELs) by their emerging bilingualism. This is understandable, given that federal law requires that schools ident… In Response to Governor Newsom’s Education Proposal Announcement, Brian Rivas, Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations, issued the Following Stateme… When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school buildings and campuses across the state and nation in March 2020, The Education Trust–West (ETW) turned to our educ… As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in California, education leaders are taking stock of student needs as they plan for the return of all students to in-person i… Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of California’s roughly 10 million stude… In January 2021, Governor Newsom put forth a budget proposal that would ensure all high school seniors complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAF… The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented education equity crisis in California. A year ago, education leaders at schools and colleges across the state … Poll Results Show Parents of Young Children in California Continue to Struggle During the Pandemic & Support Public Investments Many California families ha… In Response to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal for 2021-2022, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, Issued the Followin… By 2022, California will have the largest share of the STEM workforce and jobs across the country. This leading tech workforce, however, is far from representa… Imagine you are a 39-year-old single parent and early childhood educator of 20 years. One day, you learn that you lack the proper credentials. Even though you … New Statewide Poll of California Parents Finds Satisfaction with Distance Learning Has Declined Significantly Several weeks into the school year, parents are … Parents of K-12 public school students in California overwhelmingly support Proposition 15 (77%) and Proposition 16 (66%), according to a new poll from The Edu…Advocates for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all California students, pre-k through college, particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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The Education Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2021-2022 Budget
The Education Trust Names Dr. Christopher J. Nellum as the Executive Director for The Education Trust–West
The Education Trust–West Announces Dr. Christopher J. Nellum As Our Next Executive Director
Meet the 2021 Russlynn Ali Summer Fellows
The Financial Aid Ecosystem that Will Truly Support California Students
Eliminate Remedial Courses: Implement AB 705 and EO 1110
Connecting Linguistic and Academic Development in California’s Revised Mathematics Framework
Education Trust–West Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Announcement for Major Investments to Reimagine Public Schools
Showing Appreciation Through Our Words and Our Actions
From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2021
Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications
Education Equity in Crisis: How to Address Learning, Promotions, Transitions and Grades in Light of School and College Closures
California Parent Poll: COVID-19 and Early Childhood
Ed Trust–West Statement In Response to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal for 2021-2022
Seen, Heard, Reflected: Building and Sustaining a Diverse STEM Teacher Pipeline
Californians Deserve Credit: Recognizing All Learning to Help California Achieve Educational and Racial Equity
California Parent Poll: Fall 2020
New Poll: Parents of K-12 Students Overwhelmingly Support Prop 15 and Prop 16
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