The Education Trust Names Dr. Christopher J. Nellum as the Executive Director for The Education Trust–West
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 14, 2021Contact: Stephanie [email protected], 415-786-5568 Mariel [email protected], 650-380-1973The Education Trus…
People and Operations Manager
The OrganizationThe Education Trust—West (ETW) works for the high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college.…
Bright Spot from the Field – Identifying and Supporting Student Parents at Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is the largest state university in the Central Valley, serving over 25,000 students primarily from…
Meet the 2021 Russlynn Ali Summer Fellows
The Russlynn Ali Fellowship program, named in honor of the founding executive director of The Education Trust–West, aims to support people…
Education Trust–West Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Announcement for Major Investments to Reimagine Public Schools
In Response to Governor Newsom’s Education Proposal Announcement, Brian Rivas, Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations, issued the…
Showing Appreciation Through Our Words and Our Actions
When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school buildings and campuses across the state and nation in March 2020, The Education Trust–West (ETW) turned…
From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in California, education leaders are taking stock of student needs as they plan for…
The Equity 8 – California’s Key Legislative Proposals 2021
Every spring, California legislators offer new ideas or proposed changes to programs and policies that touch the lives of…
Deputy Director
The Education Trust–West works for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-K…
Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications
In January 2021, Governor Newsom put forth a budget proposal that would ensure all high school seniors complete a…
Education Equity in Crisis: How to Address Learning, Promotions, Transitions and Grades in Light of School and College Closures
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented education equity crisis in California. A year ago, education leaders at schools…
A Closer Look at Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal: Early Childhood
Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series in which our experts delve into the details of…
Education Trust–West Statement In Response to School Reopening Deal
In Response to Governor Newsom’s Announcement of a School Reopening Deal with the Legislature, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive…
Russlynn Ali Summer Fellowship
The goal of the Russlynn Ali Summer Fellowship is to support people of color entering policy and advocacy leadership…
California Parent Poll: COVID-19 and Early Childhood
Poll Results Show Parents of Young Children in California Continue to Struggle During the Pandemic & Support Public Investments…
A Closer Look at Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal: Kindergarten through High School (K-12)
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series, in which our experts delve into the details of…
A Closer Look at Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal: Higher Ed
When the economy went into a tailspin in the fall of 2008, I was a sophomore at Sonoma State…
Ed Trust–West Statement In Response to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal for 2021-2022
In Response to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal for 2021-2022, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West,…