09/01/2023
In July 2013, California dramatically reformed the way it funds school districts. The new finance system, called Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), provides districts with increased […]
08/29/2023
At The EdTrust—West, we’re dedicated to a more equitable California for the students who have been systematically shut out from opportunity. To make our educational systems […]
06/21/2023
In the spring of 2023, The Education Trust—West convened partners across 15 organizations to discuss Four Big Bets California can make to improve student success and […]
05/22/2023
Research shows that students derive both social-emotional and academic benefits from a diverse educator workforce. The state has taken notable steps to prioritize a more diverse […]
02/28/2023
Explaining dual enrollment to students and families can be challenging. Because of this, we’re sharing a new set of resources to help. We’re excited to announce […]
02/21/2023
California’s education system, like many government institutions, was not developed to serve Black students. The tough truth is that it still doesn’t: only 30.3 percent of […]
02/17/2023
How does dual enrollment pave a smoother path to college for Black and Latinx Students in California? Dual enrollment has the potential to be a powerful […]
12/16/2022
Statement in Response to the California School Dashboard Release OAKLAND, Calif. — In response to the release of the California School Dashboard, The EdTrust—West released the […]
11/02/2022
The pandemic demonstrated what so many of us already knew – normal wasn’t good enough before, and it’s certainly not good enough today. As California’s schools, […]