11/25/2019
Data can be a powerful tool for illuminating inequities and capitalizing on opportunities for students along their educational journeys. Governor Newsom and state legislators have […]
11/14/2019
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 […]
07/02/2019
California is celebrating an important win, as Governor Newsom and state legislators included millions of dollars in establishing a new Cradle to Career data system in […]
04/29/2019
California is in desperate need of a state longitudinal data system for education – one with equity built into its design, development, and implementation. Read more […]
03/04/2019
The EdTrust-West is proud to present our 2018 Annual Report. This year we are thrilled to highlight several policy wins, community convenings with advocates, and statewide […]
02/25/2019
Newly-elected Governor Gavin Newsom recently released his January 2019-2020 State Budget proposal, one of the first important reflections of his education policy priorities. As the budget […]
12/13/2018
While California has steadily improved its Cal Grant application rates, it can do even better. Paving the Path to College Aid: Expanding Access to the Cal […]
12/13/2018
Each year, over 300,000 eligible students are turned away from Cal Grant awards. EdTrust-West’s latest Equity Alert, Improving Cal Grant Equity, highlights three barriers to equity […]
10/05/2018
A “free college” movement is sweeping the nation and taking hold in California. Adopted last year and funded this year, the California College Promise program gives […]