Publications & Reports
Through research and by exploring practices and policies that work and identifying those that don’t, we aim to provide the information and tools necessary to improve and maximize the educational experience for all students, TK through college.
Our publications are diverse and intended for advocates, policymakers, educators, and even parents.
Through research and by exploring practices and policies that work and identifying those that don’t, we aim to provide the information and tools necessary to improve and maximize the educational experience for all students, pre-K through college.
Our publications are diverse, intended for advocates, policymakers, educators, and even parents. Use the search bar in the top right corner to explore topics you don’t see here.
TK
Equitable access to early education is critical to improving long-term educational outcomes for students, especially those from under-resourced communities. At Ed Trust–West, we work to uncover the layers of inequities in transitional kindergarten, from inequitable access to high-quality programs, to wage disparities for educators, and disproportionate discipline for young Black children. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities, with focus on improving access to transitional kindergarten programs.
K-12 Education
At Ed Trust–West, our work centers on identifying disparities within the K-12 education system, developing research-based policy and practice proposals to address these disparities, and advocating for evidence-based and innovative approaches and solutions. We’re committed to promoting equitable funding, improving educational standards and cultural relevance, strengthening supports for multilingual learners, and ensuring more students from marginalized communities are graduating from high school ready to enter the workforce or pursue higher education.
Higher Education
Higher education has never been more critical to economic opportunity and mobility, and our state’s colleges and universities at all levels can do much more to retain and graduate students from marginalized backgrounds. Ed Trust–West is dedicated to eradicating barriers faced by students of color in higher education – ensuring equitable access to financial aid, expanding dual enrollment opportunities for Black, Latinx, and Native students, and addressing the racial inequities in remedial education.
English learners
English learners (also known as multilingual learners or emergent bilinguals) make up nearly one in five students in California public schools. Providing multilingual learners with the supports they need to develop English language skills and academic proficiency — while celebrating the cultural and linguistic assets they bring to school — is critical for ensuring equitable access and success. We’re working to develop research-based recommendations and tools that education systems can implement to support these learners — from early education through the college pipeline — and help cultivate their future success.
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Community Guide for Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Updates
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California Educator Diversity Road Map Briefs: A Comprehensive Approach to Recruiting and Retaining the #TeachersWeNeed
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Harnessing Evidence for Equity: EdTrust-West’s 2023-24 Research Agenda
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Enacting Equity: Implementing an Equity Blueprint with a Focus on Black Student Success
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More to Be Done: California’s Local Control Funding Formula After a Decade
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The Power of Now: Ed Trust–West’s 2023-24 Policy Agenda
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Bright Spot: Ventura College Eliminates Remedial Math and Improves Student Success
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Policy Brief: Equitable and Accessible Early Learning and Care in California Starts with an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS)
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California Educator Diversity Road Map: Community-Informed Policy Strategies
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Equity Alert: Investing Equitably in California College Affordability
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Equity Alert: Black Students Need More from California’s Equity Multiplier
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Moving Forward Together: A Policy Agenda for Racial Equity in California Education Systems in 2023
Don’t Hold Us Back: The Impact of Remediation Across California
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Study finds teachers need more support with math instructional materials for English Learners
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Momentum: A Policy Agenda for Accelerating Racial Equity in California’s Education Systems in 2022
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Equity Alert: Time to Close the Loopholes in Remedial Education at Community Colleges
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Data Tool: Racial Disparities in Financial Aid Completion
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Ed Equity in Crisis: Centering Higher Education Student Experiences
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Jumpstart: Mapping Racial Equity in California’s Community College Dual Enrollment
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Education Equity in Crisis Dual Language Learners and English Learners
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Continuing the fight: Reflections from Ed Trust-West’s #EdEquityForum2019
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Studies Identify Steps to Support Asian and Asian American Students Amid Current Forms of Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia
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Voices from California Higher Education: Recommendations for Centering Equity Amidst Campus Re-Openings
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Bright Spot from the Field – Identifying and Supporting Student Parents at Fresno State
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Affecting Transformative Change: Actions for District Leaders
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Affecting Transformative Change: Questions for Families and Other Advocates to Ask Their District Leaders
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Hear My Voice II: Supporting Success for Parenting and Unhoused Women of Color
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Reimagine and Rebuild California Schools: Restarting School with Equity at the Center
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From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity
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Frequently Asked Questions: Governor Newsom’s Proposal on Local Education Agencies Confirmation of FAFSA or CADAA Applications
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Education Equity in Crisis: How to Address Learning, Promotions, Transitions and Grades in Light of School and College Closures
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Seen, Heard, Reflected: Building and Sustaining a Diverse STEM Teacher Pipeline
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