04/02/2026

Data for the People: 2026 Policy Agenda

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.
03/27/2026

5 Things to Know About the Proposed California State Budget for 2026-27

Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget includes several key initiatives that will impact California’s education landscape. Here are five important things to know about the governor’s […]
02/26/2026

Standing Firm as Federal Actions Threaten Student Supports in California

EdTrust‑West stands with the families, educators, and community leaders fighting to protect these essential supports. Every child deserves a school system that works to close long‑standing gaps due to underinvestment, not one that is pushed to pretend those gaps do not exist.
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.
09/10/2025

EdTrust-West Statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s Cancellation of Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Grant Programs

EdTrust-West Statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s Cancellation of Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Grant Programs Today, we denounce in the strongest terms the U.S. Department of […]
09/09/2025

EdTrust-West Responds to New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data

EdTrust-West Responds to New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data  Today’s release of the Nation’s Report Card should sound a nationwide alarm. The latest results—8th-grade […]