Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused At The Education Trust—West (Ed Trust—West), we’re dedicated to a more equitable California for the students who have been systematically shut out from opportu… With over two million children under the age of five in California, the state’s recent investments in early learning programs were met by many advocates with a… In February, we watched education leaders, politicians, and advocates host Black History Month events and laud the historical contributions of Black communitie… Explaining dual enrollment to students and families can be challenging. Because of this, we're sharing a new set of resources to help. We're excited to announc… California’s education system, like many government institutions, was not developed to serve Black students. The tough truth is that it still doesn’t: only 30.… A few months back, I heard a story that I can’t get out of my head. Kevin, a young man working on his bachelor’s degree, was juggling a lot - work, school, and… STATEMENT BY THE EDUCATION TRUST—WEST, THE CAMPAIGN FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY, AND JUST EQUATIONS ON CSU ADMISSIONS: CSU WILL NOT PURSUE CHANGE TO ELIGIBILITY RE… I became familiar with Ed Trust—West earlier in my career, and I remember coming across reports from the organization that were notably more accessible and act… For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 10, 2023Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 Oakland, CA — In response to California’s proposed 2023… Statement in Response to the California School Dashboard Release OAKLAND, Calif. — In response to the release of the California School Dashboard, The Education… The pandemic demonstrated what so many of us already knew - normal wasn’t good enough before, and it’s certainly not good enough today. As California’s schools… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2022 CAASPP … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2022 Annual NAEP Results… As is the case with many of you, I choose the events I go to these days carefully. I’m worried about the risks associated with the lingering pandemic, yes. And… In February 2022, The Education Trust—West authored Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community Colleges that outlined and add… Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of California’s roughly 10 million stude… All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources What is California’s new #Allin4FinancialAid Policy? As of January 2022, California has a new finan… Racial Equity in Remedial Education Students enter California’s colleges with academic interests and career goals that can support their futures. However, o… We are excited to announce the Education Trust–West’s 2022-23 Educator Advisory Council (EAC)! We were honored to receive over 50 applications from talented an… Since the original release of Black Minds Matter in 2015, California has made some progress on living up to its educational responsibilities to Black students …
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.
Money Matters: Prioritizing Equity and Opportunity for Students in the California Budget Proposal
Little kids, big priorities: what we’re focused on in early learning and care
Do Black Minds Matter in California today?
Dual Enrollment Resources for Students and Families
Equity Alert: Black Students Need More from California’s Equity Multiplier
We’re still missing something: shining a light on student parents
Statement by The Education Trust—West, The Campaign for College Opportunity, and Just Equations on CSU Admissions: CSU Will Not Pursue Change to Eligibility Requirements
Getting to Know Ed Trust–West’s new Director of Southern California Partnerships and Engagement, Dr. Mayra A. Lara
The Education Trust–West Responds to the State Budget Proposal for 2023-2024
Statement in Response to the California School Dashboard Release
Moving Forward Together: A Policy Agenda for Racial Equity in California Education Systems in 2023
The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2022 CAASPP Results
The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of Annual NAEP Results
Ed Equity Forum 2022: Why the Only Way Forward is Together
Accomplishments – Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community Colleges
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2022
All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources
Racial Equity in Remedial Education
Meet the 2022 Educator Advisory Council!
Black Minds Matter: 2022 Fact Sheet
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