05/14/2026

EdTrust-West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Budget Revision

The Governor’s May Revision makes important progress by preserving a landmark $100 million investment in dual enrollment, a proven pathway to college access and completion. It also continues critical investments in community schools, data infrastructure, improving math instruction, educator preparation and recruitment, and sustained support for TK–14 education.
04/28/2026

Defending the Black Student Achievement Plan

The U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reopen its investigation into LAUSD’s Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) is concerning and distracts from what really matters: whether students are getting the support they need to succeed in school.
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.

Please join EdTrust-West for our Education Equity Forum 2026: The Courage of Our Convictions