05/27/2026
I’m the Director of Higher Education Policy at EdTrust-West, leading a dedicated higher education team committed to advancing policies that support students of color experiencing poverty. […]
04/02/2026
California cannot close opportunity gaps without modern, interconnected data systems. The Data for the People Coalition’s 2026 Policy Agenda outlines seven statewide priorities to improve education and workforce data—from early learning through employment—so communities, advocates, and policymakers have the information they need to drive equity and accountability.
03/18/2026
California’s community colleges are gateways to opportunity, helping students achieve upward mobility and fueling the state’s economy. Yet for decades, they’ve been funded at levels far below public and private universities—forcing colleges to do more with less and making it harder to support students through completion. With the ‘hold harmless’ provision ending, the 2025–26 year marks the first real test of whether the Student Centered Funding Formula can deliver the equitable funding California’s students deserve
02/04/2026
This analysis of K–8 mathematics instructional materials highlights promising developments in supporting multilingual learners as well as key areas where publishers and districts must strengthen language development, cultural relevance, and teacher guidance. The findings offer actionable insights for LEAs preparing for California’s 2025 math adoption and point to free tools that can support more equitable decision‑making.
01/27/2026
Our 2023–2028 Strategic Plan doubles down on the priorities that matter most. Together with our deep‑dive resource, it outlines how we will continue advancing equity with rigor, resilience, and community at the center of everything we do.
12/16/2025
Explore actionable tools and insights from EdTrust-West’s Community of Practice to help your college design and implement solutions to improve student outcomes in math, English, and ESL courses.
12/15/2025
EdTrust-West is committed to uplifting original research on the intersectional experiences of students across race, income, gender, and language, to advance policies and practices that dismantle […]
12/05/2025
California is at a pivotal moment in transforming its early learning and care system. The state has laid the groundwork for an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) to ensure every child from birth to age five has equitable access to high-quality programs
11/13/2025
EdTrust-West is a proud partner of the Multilingual Education Policy Partners coalition. Please read about the coalition's vision for multilingual learners in California.