Moving Forward Together: A Policy Agenda for Racial Equity in California Education Systems in 2023
The pandemic demonstrated what so many of us already knew - normal wasn’t good enough before, and it’s certainly…
Ed Equity Forum 2022
In September 2022, The Education Trust–West hosted the fourth Education Equity Forum for over 300 guests in Los Angeles,…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2022
Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of…
All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources
All In For Financial Aid Implementation Resources What is California’s new #Allin4FinancialAid Policy? As of January 2022, California has a new finan…
Racial Equity in Remedial Education
Racial Equity in Remedial Education Students enter California’s colleges with academic interests and career goals that can support their futures.…
Black Minds Matter: 2022 Fact Sheet
Since the original release of Black Minds Matter in 2015, California has made some progress on living up to…
Study finds teachers need more support with math instructional materials for English Learners
Research from @edtrustwest and partners finds that 2.1 million students who attend California’s community colleges will greatly benefit if…
Momentum: A Policy Agenda for Accelerating Racial Equity in California’s Education Systems in 2022
California is the fifth largest economy in the world, educates more than one out of every ten K-12 students…
Jumpstart: Setting Goals to Drive Equitable Dual Enrollment Participation in California’s Community Colleges
Despite the major disruption the pandemic has caused for students, education leaders have an opportunity to re-imagine how…
Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community Colleges
For decades, remediation has kept predominantly Black and Latinx students in a detrimental cycle of spending tuition on coursework…
The Education Trust–West Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2022-2023 Budget Proposal
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 10, 2022Contact: Mariel Matze, [email protected], 650-380-1973 Oakland, CA — Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Dire…
The Education Trust–West Responds to Release of 2020 CAASPP Results
Oakland, CA — Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, issued the following statement in response…
Jumpstart: Mapping Racial Equity in California’s Community College Dual Enrollment
This tool is a companion to the report, Jumpstart: Using Goals to Drive Equitable Dual Enrollment Participation in California’s…
How can we make early learning more equitable?
While we know early childhood education sets the foundation for a child's future success, many children still do not…
New Poll: California K-12 Parents Eager for Opportunities to Engage in Pandemic Recovery Efforts at Their Children’s Schools
For Immediate Release October 6, 2021Contact:Mariel Matze, [email protected] New Poll: California K-12 Parents Eager for Opportunities to…
Our Supporters
The Education Trust–West is fortunate to have the support of a strong and diverse group of funders. Their belief in…
Advocacy Tools
Our role at Ed Trust–West isn’t to speak for communities, parents and students. Our role is to listen to…
The Education Trust–West Responds to California’s 2021 Recall Election Results
For Immediate Release September 15, 2021Contact:Mariel Matze, [email protected] The Education Trust–West Responds to California’s 2021 Re…
Celebrating #20FierceYears of Education Advocacy
This year, The Education Trust–West is celebrating #20FierceYears of advocacy alongside California’s students. Throughout the next year, we’ll be…