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Ed Equity in Crisis: Centering Higher Education Student Experiences
May 28, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
California’s state colleges and universities are known to open doors to a brighter, more prosperous future for students, but the coronavirus crisis is forcing …
Prioritizing Racial Equity
May 21, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Affirmative Action: Frequently Asked Questions
May 21, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
For over 25 years, Proposition 209 has prevented the state from taking active measures to prevent discrimination and ensure equality of opportunity. California…
Ed Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 May Budget Revision
May 14, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Contact:Kristin Costa, [email protected], 408.500.8555Stephanie Ong, [email protected], 415.786.5568 In response to Governor Newsom’s May Revision t…
California Parent Poll: COVID-19 and Early Childhood
April 30, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Poll Results Show Coronavirus Crisis Puts Parents’ and Young Children’s Well-being at Risk California’s parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are expe…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Principles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Each year, The Education Trust–West analyzes the state budget and proposed legislation to identify 8 key proposals that have potential for advancing educationa…
Poll: California Parents Very Concerned About Children Falling Behind During School Closures
April 8, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Contact: Kristin [email protected] Poll: California Parents Very Concerned About Children Falling Behind During School ClosuresFirst …
California Parent Poll: COVID-19 and School Closures
April 8, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Poll Results Show California Parents Very Concerned About Children Falling Behind During School Closures Parents are very concerned about their child falling…
Education Equity in Crisis: The Digital Divide
April 7, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
The digital and technology resource divide is not a new phenomenon facing school-aged children of color and children experiencing poverty. A recent study found…
Education Equity in Crisis: How to Address Learning, Promotions, Transitions and Grades in Light of School and College Closures
April 6, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented education equity crisis in California. Education leaders at schools and colleges across the state have closed …
COVID-19: Education Equity Resources & Responses
March 31, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
For the latest information on the response to the Coronavirus in the state of California, please visit the California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response page. Th…
Ed Trust–West highlights 6 steps schools can take to address educational equity if required to close due to coronavirus
March 13, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Preparing for the coronavirus through an educational equity lens starts by recognizing that vulnerable students are at particular risk if schools close for any…
Think Equitably, Act Locally: Ensuring Equity and Collective Advocacy in California Community Colleges
January 16, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
Over a million students of color attend California’s community colleges, gaining technical skills and education that prepares them for transfer and a variety o…
Ed Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Budget Proposal
January 10, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
In response to Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 California State Budget proposal, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, executive director of Ed Trust–West issued the followi…
Announcing Our Strategic Advisors To Commence 20 Years of Fierce Advocacy
January 6, 2020 by Ed Trust - West
The Education Trust–West Announces Strategic Advisors To Commence 20 Years of Fierce Advocacy The Education Trust–West has launched a group of formal Strategic…
Continuing the fight: Reflections from Ed Trust-West’s #EdEquityForum2019
December 19, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
In closing out Ed Trust–West’s Ed Equity Forum earlier this fall, Ruben E. Canedo Sanchez urged attendees to do something that is unfortunately unusual in advo…
Advocacy Tools: Implementing the English Learner Roadmap and Affirming the Rights of English Learners
December 11, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
California’s diverse population speaks dozens of different languages. That diversity contributes to the best parts of our state – a vibrant culture, innovative…
Data For The People: What’s Next: Designing a Cradle-to-Career Data System for an Equitable California
November 25, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Data can be a powerful tool for illuminating inequities and capitalizing on opportunities for students along their educational journeys. Governor Newsom and st…
Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid
November 14, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
One of the largest barriers to attaining a degree is college affordability – but it doesn’t have to be. California educates approximately 1 out of every 10 K-1…
Seen, Heard, Reflected: A Look At California’s Teacher of Color Shortage
November 5, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
California has one of the most diverse, vibrant populations in the country, and our schools are no different. Three out of four California students, from trans…