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Each year, California legislators propose new policies, programs, or changes to existing programs through the legislative process and the California budget pro… In response to the release of Governor Newsom’s May revisions to his 2019-2020 California state budget proposal, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director… California is in desperate need of a state longitudinal data system for education - one with equity built into its design, development, and implementation. Rea… #WhatsNextCA in Sacramento In January, the Ed Trust–West team hosted a #WhatsNextCA reception in Sacramento, bringing together over 100 guests, including retur… Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), every state must develop a plan to provide a quality education to all students, hold schools accountable for how a… In recognition of Dual Enrollment Week, Education Trust–West and the California Coalition of Early and Middle Colleges are hosting a Digital Week of Action on … Newly-elected Governor Gavin Newsom recently released his January 2019-2020 State Budget proposal, one of the first important reflections of his education poli… While California has steadily improved its Cal Grant application rates, it can do even better.Paving the Path to College Aid: Expanding Access to the Cal Grant… Each year, over 300,000 eligible students are turned away from Cal Grant awards.Ed Trust–West’s latest Equity Alert, Improving Cal Grant Equity, highlights thr… The Education Trust–West is launching a ten month grant program to support and coordinate the efforts of highly effective community-based organizations (CBOs) … This year marked a number of noteworthy policy wins and significant strides toward education equity in California. We were proud to stand with fellow nonprofit… Recently, the California Department of Education released the results of our state's college and career readiness aligned assessments, the California Assessmen… This upcoming November, Californians will head to the polls. In addition to weighing in on ballot measures and local races, voters will pick our next Governor,… A “free college” movement is sweeping the nation and taking hold in California. Adopted last year and funded this year, the California College Promise program … The Education Trust-West issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 CAASPP results:The recently released results of our state’s coll… New Poll Shows California Parents of Color Overwhelmingly Say Improving K-12 Education is Top Priority for Next Governor California’s next Governor will need … Nearly 10 million students are enrolled in California’s schools, colleges, and universities. These students will benefit from the steps California policymakers… One out of every 10 high school seniors in California finishes their final high school year at an alternative school. Yet, so far, these schools haven’t been m… In response to the U.S. Department of Education approving California’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan, Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of Ed Trust–West and … In response to Governor Jerry Brown signing the final 2018-19 California state budget, Ryan J. Smith, executive director of Ed Trust–West and vice president of…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 Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals
Ed Trust-West Responds to Governor Newsom’s May Revisions to his State Budget Proposal
Data For The People: Prioritizing Equity in California’s State Longitudinal Data System
What’s Next CA: Advocacy Across the State
A Review of California’s Final ESSA Plan
Dual Enrollment Digital Week of Action
Webinar: Money Matters: Understanding and Advocating for Educational Equity and Justice in CA’s 2019-2020 State Budget
Paving the Path to College Aid: Expanding Access to the Cal Grant Program
Equity Alert: Improving Cal Grant Equity
Education Equity Grants to Support Community Partners
California’s Key Ed Equity Related Legislative Proposals
Student Achievement Analysis: Results of the 2017-18 Smarter Balanced Assessments
2018 Ed Equity Candidate Questionnaires
Equity Alert: From Good to Great – How to Maximize Equity in California’s Statewide Free College Program
Statement in Response to Release of 2018 CAASPP Results
California Parent Poll
What’s Next: A Policy Agenda for Education Equity in California
Equity Alert: Holding Alternative Schools, Districts, and County Offices Accountable for All Students’ Success
Statement in Response to the Approval of California’s ESSA Plan
Statement from Ryan J. Smith on the Final 2018-19 California State Budget
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