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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…
Statement on Results of the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
October 30, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, today issued the following statement in response to the release of 2019 results of …
Ed Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s Veto of Assembly Bill 751
October 15, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
In response to Governor Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 751, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of Ed Trust–West issued the following statement:Ed T…
All In For Financial Aid
October 1, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
California’s state colleges and universities are known to open doors to a brighter, more prosperous future for our students -- access to financial aid is criti…
Practice
September 6, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Partner with The Education Trust–West to increase equity, opportunity, and success for students.School districts have a critical role in ensuring educational e…
Introducing the Inaugural Ed Trust–West Educator Advisory Council
August 7, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
The Education Trust-West’s inaugural K-12 Educator Advisory Council (EAC) aims to strengthen relationships with educators in the field, providing more of a dir…
Data For The People Equity Alert: What’s Next for California’s Cradle to Career Data System
July 2, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
California is celebrating an important win, as Governor Newsom and state legislators included millions of dollars in establishing a new Cradle to Career data s…
Ed Trust–West Statement In Response to California’s Final 2019-2020 Budget
June 28, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga issued the following statement on behalf of The Education Trust–West:Yesterday Governor Newsom signed a budget that takes a number o…
Ed Trust–West’s Education Equity Forum 2019: Accelerating the movement for educational justice: Racial equity in California schools and colleges
Ed Trust–West’s Education Equity Forum 2019 will focus on the momentum we see in the movement for educational justice, with a specific focus on amplifying the …
Meet the 2019 Russlynn Ali Summer Fellows
June 7, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
The Russlynn Ali Fellowship program, named in honor of the founding executive director of The Education Trust–West, lays the foundation for current and future …
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals
May 15, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Each year, California legislators propose new policies, programs, or changes to existing programs through the legislative process and the California budget pro…
Ed Equity Advocacy Day 2019
May 10, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
On May 1, 2019, nearly 200 advocates and activists gathered in Sacramento for the second annual Education Equity Advocacy Day. Coming from around the state - f…
Ed Trust-West Responds to Governor Newsom’s May Revisions to his State Budget Proposal
May 9, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
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…
Data For The People: Prioritizing Equity in California’s State Longitudinal Data System
April 29, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
California is in desperate need of a state longitudinal data system for education - one with equity built into its design, development, and implementation. Rea…
College and Career Readiness
April 23, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Educators and school leaders across the state are expanding college and career readiness by implementing policies and practices that meet the needs of students…
What’s Next CA: Advocacy Across the State
March 27, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
#WhatsNextCA in Sacramento In January, the Ed Trust–West team hosted a #WhatsNextCA reception in Sacramento, bringing together over 100 guests, including retur…
A Review of California’s Final ESSA Plan
March 12, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
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…
Dual Enrollment Digital Week of Action
Monday, March 18, 2019 - Friday, March 22, 2019
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 …
Ed Trust–West’s 2018 Annual Report
March 4, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
The Education Trust–West is proud to present our 2018 Annual Report. This year we are thrilled to highlight several policy wins, community convenings with advo…
Webinar: Money Matters: Understanding and Advocating for Educational Equity and Justice in CA’s 2019-2020 State Budget
February 25, 2019 by Ed Trust - West
Newly-elected Governor Gavin Newsom recently released his January 2019-2020 State Budget proposal, one of the first important reflections of his education poli…