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 […]
09/02/2025

Building What We Deserve: EdTrust-West’s Vision for Education Equity in Los Angeles County

Our Vision for LA County includes bold actions that education leaders must take to ensure every student thrives in the region. We stand ready to partner with communities, educators, county and state leaders to make this vision a reality. The time for bold action is now.
09/02/2025

Dual Enrollment Practitioner Guides

To ensure dual enrollment reaches all students, especially Black, Latinx, and Native American students, EdTrust-West partnered with Career Ladders Project to create three Dual Enrollment Practitioner Guides. These resources support intentional coordination, recruitment, and counseling, and can be used individually or as a set.
08/22/2025

EdTrust-West Statement on Federal Rollback of English Learner Guidance

EdTrust-West Statement on Federal Rollback of English Learner Guidance  EdTrust-West strongly condemns the federal government’s decision to rescind longstanding guidance that ensures English learners receive the […]