Sep. 1, 2023

Access to Effective Teachers

California’s most vulnerable students are disproportionately taught by less effective teachers, and they often attend schools with a revolving door of teachers and administrators. This is […]
Sep. 1, 2023

Adequate and Equitable Funding

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 […]
Aug. 29, 2023

Money Matters: Prioritizing Equity and Opportunity for Students of Color in the 2023-24 California Budget

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 […]
Jun. 26, 2023

Q&A: Getting to Know Rachel Ruffalo, EdTrust–West’s Senior Director, Strategic Advocacy

Question: You’ve been with EdTrust–West since 2017, but were just named Senior Director, Strategic Advocacy. What excites you about this new role? This is an exciting […]
Mar. 14, 2023

Money Matters: Prioritizing Equity and Opportunity for Students in the California Budget Proposal

At The EdTrust—West (EdTrust—West), we’re dedicated to a more equitable California for the students who have been systematically shut out from opportunity. We understand that to […]