Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused 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, Lieutenant Governor, and State Superintendent for Public Instruction – three key roles that impact education decisions, policies, and practices in our state.Ed Trust–West… 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 gives community college districts flexible spending that they can use to help ease the financial barriers students face, including tuition. However, while “free college”… 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 college and career readiness aligned assessments, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), make one thing very clear: the California state leaders we elect… 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 to take swift action to show parents of color how he or she will improve the state’s K-12 education system and access to college, according… Nearly 10 million students are enrolled in California’s schools, colleges, and universities. These students will benefit from the steps California policymakers have taken to shift more of our systems toward equity – including adopting more rigorous K-12 standards, adopting an English learner roadmap, implementing the Local Control Funding Formula… 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 measured by the California School Dashboard, preventing educators and advocates from understanding how well alternative schools are serving students.Our latest equity alert… 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 Vice President of Ed Trust, and Eric Rodriguez, Vice President of UnidosUS issued the following statement: “Now that California’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan has been… 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 Ed Trust, issued the following statement: Higher Education“We celebrate the fact that the 2018-19 state budget includes a new Student Centered Funding Formula for community… The Russlynn Ali Fellowship program lays the foundation for current and future policymakers, researchers, advocates, and educators to become lifelong leaders within California’s education ecosystem.During the 8 to 10 week summer experience, Fellows will gain exposure to the issues, policies, and politics of the current California landscape and will work on… In April, more than 60 advocates and staff throughout California participated in the 1st Education Equity Advocacy Day co- hosted by The Education Trust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity. The day brought student leaders, parent organizers, and community activists to the State Capitol in Sacramento to tell their… On behalf of The Education Trust–West, Ryan J. Smith issued the following statement on the Governor’s May Revision for the proposed 2018-19 California state budget: K-12 Education"We appreciate Governor Brown’s commitment to keeping the Local Control Funding Formula on track with the state’s initial target funding levels. We also appreciate… Featured in LA School Report - Read Online‘Tis the season when we read posts and watch online videos of the young men and women who received their college acceptances. While we celebrate these milestones, the number of students of color and low-income students who are admitted to and complete… Different than the Smarter Balanced assessments California students take each year, the National Assessment of Educational Progress is a test that monitors how student achievement changes over time and across states. NAEP has been administered in states since 1990, though not all 50 states participated consistently in NAEP until… 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 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 formula… 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… San Bernardino County is home to over 400,000 K-12 students. Over 78% of San Bernardino County’s students are Latino, Black, or Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander students. More than 73% are from low-income households. Clearly, the region is an important one when it comes to educational equity in… 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…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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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
Ed Trust–West Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Russlynn Ali Summer Fellows
Education Equity Advocacy Day 2018
Statement from Ryan J. Smith in response to the Governor’s May Revision for the proposed 2018-19 state budget
Ryan J. Smith: How can California be a beacon on a hill if it’s leaving its students at the base of the mountain?
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2017 Results
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 Town Halls 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
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