K-12 Archives

04/07/2020

Published by EdTrust-West on 04/07/2020

Education Equity in Crisis: The Digital Divide

The digital and technology resource divide is not a new phenomenon facing school-aged children of color and children experiencing poverty. A recent study found that, nationally, around 17% of children are unable to complete their homework […]

04/03/2020

Published by EdTrust-West on 04/03/2020

COVID-19: Impact on Education Equity

As an education equity organization, Ed Trust recognizes that America’s most vulnerable students are at particular risk while schools are closed. So while school leaders, teachers, […]

03/13/2020

Published by EdTrust-West on 03/13/2020

EdTrust-West highlights 6 steps schools can take to address educational equity if required to close due to coronavirus

Preparing for the coronavirus through an educational equity lens starts by recognizing that vulnerable students are at particular risk if schools close for any length of […]

12/11/2019

Published by Ed Trust - West on 12/11/2019

Advocacy Tools: Implementing the English Learner Roadmap and Affirming the Rights of English Learners

California’s diverse population speaks dozens of different languages. That diversity contributes to the best parts of our state – a vibrant culture, innovative spirit, and strong […]

11/25/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 11/25/2019

Data For The People: What’s Next: Designing a Cradle-to-Career Data System for an Equitable California

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

Published by EdTrust-West on 11/14/2019

Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid

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 […]

11/05/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 11/05/2019

Seen, Heard, Reflected: A Look At California’s Teacher of Color Shortage

California has one of the most diverse, vibrant populations in the country, and our schools are no different. Three out of four California students, from transitional […]

10/11/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 10/11/2019

Student Achievement Analysis: Results of the 2018-19 Smarter Balanced Assessments

Recently, the California Department of Education released the results of our state’s college- and career-readiness aligned assessments, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). […]

07/02/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 07/02/2019

Data For The People Equity Alert: What’s Next for California’s Cradle to Career Data System

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 […]

06/07/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 06/07/2019

Equitable Approaches for Expanding College and Career Readiness

California is home to millions of students of color and low-income students, but our school systems are not adequately preparing underrepresented students of color, low-income students, […]

04/29/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 04/29/2019

Data For The People: Prioritizing Equity in California’s State Longitudinal Data System

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 […]

02/25/2019

Published by EdTrust-West on 02/25/2019

Webinar: Money Matters: Understanding and Advocating for Educational Equity and Justice in CA’s 2019-2020 State Budget

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 […]

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