Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, and Vice President of The Education Trust, issued the following statement: Some progress on NAEP, yet persistent gaps are a call to action for California “California students’ performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) offers some encouraging signs of… 8 Proposed Laws Most Important for Education Equity in 20181. Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal to Establish a Student-Centered Community College Funding FormulaGovernor Brown proposes $175 million in the 2018-19 budget for California’s Community Colleges to implement a student-centered funding formula. Rather than providing funding based on enrollment, the new… A Data Equity Walk is a 45-90 minute activity for any size audience – high school and college students, teachers, district leaders, community members, or others – to engage with education data and discuss equity issues. Participants dive into data that shows education outcomes and exposes gaps between groups… Ed Trust—West is proud to present State Superintendent Candidate Conversations in San Bernardino with Marshall Tuck and Assemblymember Tony Thurmond hosted by The Education Trust—West and co-hosted by local Inland Valley and state partners.These Saturday dialogues are designed to give local educators, parents, students and community members the opportunity… In his proposed budget for 2018-19, Governor Jerry Brown included a proposal to fund the state’s California Community College system more equitably. The new formula would allocate resources to community college districts based more on student needs, along with incentivizing programs and practices that increase student success and completion… Second in a series exploring English learner equity in California schools, a new report from The Education Trust—West highlights how students learning English are faring in math classrooms across the state. Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity provides real-world examples of schools and districts… In response to Governor Brown’s 2018-19 state budget proposal, The Education Trust–West Executive Director Ryan J. Smith released the following statement:The Governor’s proposed budget for 2018-19 includes funding increases for both the K-12 and higher education systems, including a number of proposals that could be leveraged to better support… The California Department of Education has released the new California School Dashboard, replacing the field test version from earlier this year. The web-based dashboard includes new, up-to-date data and comes with higher stakes than the earlier version. Using multiple color-coded measures, the state has determined which districts are struggling… “The Majority Report: Supporting the Educational Success of Latino Students in California” provides an extensive look at how the state’s largest ethnic group is faring at every level of California’s education system. The report finds that while the over 3 million Latino students in K-12 schools are the majority… Fellowship will create a platform that will help shape educational equity in CaliforniaCALIFORNIA – Today, The Education Trust–West, an advocacy organization for educational justice and the high academic achievement for all California students, announces the selection of its first cohort of Senior Equity Fellows. Comprised of public policy, business,… Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust-West, issued the following statement in response to the release of California's statewide Smarter Balanced assessment scores:“California’s current direction in education is not moving us forward” says Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West"Today, California’s Department of Education released… Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, issued the following statement on the submission of California's ESSA plan:Last Wednesday, the California State Board of Education approved the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, despite serious shortcomings that could jeopardize the promise of equity and opportunity for… On September 15th, 250 educators, administrators, and other advocates from nearly 60 schools, districts, and higher education institutions throughout the state gathered for an amazing day of learning, sharing, and strengthening their commitment to equity at our Ed Equity Forum 2017: Ensuring College & Career Readiness for Students of… Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust – West, issued the following statement on the rescinding of DACA:“Today’s DACA Decision is Unconscionable” says Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of Ed Trust–West“Today’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program is unconscionable, inhumane, and moves… Policy Briefing Sponsored by the Assembly Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of ColorPlease join us for a briefing about supporting the needs of California’s young men of color for Opportunity Youth Reengagement Month. The event will feature the Education Trust – West’s latest report Hear My Voice: Strengthening the College… California’s young men of color continue to face troubling academic disparities and persistent discrimination on their path to and through higher education, finds our new report, Hear My Voice: Strengthening the College Pipeline for Young Men of Color in California. The first Ed Trust–West report examining the intersection of… For the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to fulfill its promise of closing opportunity and achievement gaps, stakeholders – especially those advocating for English Learners, foster youth and low-income students – must actively engage in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process. In order to support advocates in… Today we rightly celebrate the milestone Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision issued on May 17th, 1954 striking down school segregation. Yet today also marks another anniversary – the annual issuing of statements reminding us that, decades later, we still have not closed the gaps in access… Undocumented Students in California: What You Should Know, provides a quick and accessible snapshot of our state’s undocumented student population. The resource highlights key demographic data on undocumented students in California, policies affecting immigrant students as well as opportunities and challenges to support these students. We share common terms and…Advocates for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all California students, particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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Some progress on NAEP, yet persistent gaps are a call to action for California
California’s Key Ed Equity Related Legislative Proposals
Data Equity Walks in Action
State Superintendent Candidate Conversations in San Bernardino
Equity Alert: Getting Community College Student Success Funding Right
Unlocking Learning II: Math as a Lever for English Learner Equity
Statement on Governor Brown’s 2018-19 State Budget Proposal
Equity Alert: California Identifies School Districts Needing Assistance Based on New Dashboard
The Majority Report: Supporting the Success of Latino Students in California
Ed Trust-West Launches Fellowship to Elevate Key Education Thought Leaders
“California’s current direction in education is not moving us forward” says Ryan J. Smith
“California, We Have a Problem” says Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West
Ed Trust—West’s Education Equity Forum 2017: Ensuring College & Career Readiness for Students of Color & Low-Income Students
“Today’s DACA Decision is Unconscionable” says Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of Ed Trust–West
Expanding Educational Opportunities for Young Men of Color
Hear My Voice: Strengthening the College Pipeline for Young Men of Color in California
LCFF and LCAP Resources
Ryan J. Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West: Reflection on the 63rd Anniversary of the Brown v. Board Decision
Equity Alert: How to Prioritize Equity in the New California Dashboard
Undocumented Students in California: What You Should Know
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