01/27/2026

EdTrust‑West Strategic Plan 2023–2028

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.
12/15/2025

The Rainbow Road: Strengthening Dual Enrollment Pathways for Queer and Trans Students’ Postsecondary Success

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

Implementing Data-Driven Policy Solutions for California’s Early Learning and Care System Transformation

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
11/10/2025

Empowering Futures: Improving College Access for Multilingual Learners

EdTrust-West’s latest policy brief, Empowering Futures: Improving College Access for Multilingual Learners, which outlines five key recommendations to close equity gaps and expand higher education opportunities for California’s multilingual learners.
09/29/2025

Taking the Reins: California’s Leadership in the Wake of Federal Injustice

As federal leaders retreat from their responsibility to protect educational equity, California must lead. This Equity Alert outlines five urgent threats to students’ rights and opportunities—and the bold state and local actions needed to meet the moment.