Appreciating California State University’s Efforts To Elevate Black Excellence
In 2017, Ed Trust–West released the first in our “Hear My Voice” series of reports, looking at how K-12…
The Education Trust–West Responds to the Final 2023-2024 Budget Agreement
For Immediate ReleaseJune 30, 2023Contact: Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, 510-879-6220 Oakland, CA — In anticipation of Governor Newsom signing the…
The Education Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2023-2024 Budget Revision
For Immediate ReleaseMay 12, 2023Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 Oakland, CA — In response to Governor Newsom’s 2023-2024 b…
Equity Alert: Investing Equitably in California College Affordability
Cal Grants are the most critical state financial aid investments to promote college access and affordability for Black, Latinx,…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2023
Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of…
Money Matters: Prioritizing Equity and Opportunity for Students in the California Budget Proposal
At The Education Trust—West (Ed Trust—West), we’re dedicated to a more equitable California for the students who have been…
Equity Alert: Black Students Need More from California’s Equity Multiplier
California’s education system, like many government institutions, was not developed to serve Black students. The tough truth is that…
Dual Enrollment Infographics
How does dual enrollment pave a smoother path to college for Black and Latinx Students in California?Dual enrollment has…
We’re still missing something: shining a light on student parents
A few months back, I heard a story that I can’t get out of my head. Kevin, a young…
Data for the People 2023
DATAfor the people Year after year, millions of California children grow, learn, and develop in our state’s schools and colleges,…
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
STATEMENT BY THE EDUCATION TRUST—WEST, THE CAMPAIGN FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY, AND JUST EQUATIONS ON CSU ADMISSIONS: CSU WILL NOT…
The Education Trust–West Responds to the State Budget Proposal for 2023-2024
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 10, 2023Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 Oakland, CA — In response to California’s proposed 2023…
Moving Forward Together: A Policy Agenda for Racial Equity in California Education Systems in 2023
The pandemic demonstrated what so many of us already knew - normal wasn’t good enough before, and it’s certainly…
The CORE Collective
Communities Organizing for Racial Equity in Education (CORE) Collective What is the Communities Organizing for Racial Equity in Education (…
Accomplishments – Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community Colleges
In February 2022, The Education Trust—West authored Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2022
Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of…
All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources
All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources What is California’s new #Allin4FinancialAid Policy? As of January 2022, California has a new finan…
Don’t Hold Us Back: The Impact of Remediation Across California
The insights of students into their lived experiences of remediation must shape how legislators and community college leaders make…
Racial Equity in Remedial Education
Racial Equity in Remedial Education Students enter California’s colleges with academic interests and career goals that can support their futures.…
Meet the 2022 Educator Advisory Council!
We are excited to announce the Education Trust–West’s 2022-23 Educator Advisory Council (EAC)! We were honored to receive over…