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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Study Finds Affirmative Action Ban Hindered Equity Efforts in Community Colleges
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From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Checklist
Ed Trust–West Recommendations to SPI Thurmond on Learning Continuity
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State and Local Considerations for Addressing 5 Key Equity Challenges for 2020-21:
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Vulnerable Student Groups Could Fall Behind In Distance Learning
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Online education during coronavirus? Teachers and parents say it’s a mess in California
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Resources for Families Impacted by COVID-19 within the City of San Jose
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Supporting Multilingual Learners and English Language Learners during COVID-19 Shutdown
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6 Key Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning
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How Teachers Can Navigate Difficult Emotions During School Closures
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It’s Not Just a ‘Digital Divide’: Survey Shows Variations in Districts’ Coronavirus Response
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How the Education Field is Responding: A Roundup of COVID-19 Resources
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Supporting Students During COVID-19: The #RealCollege Guide
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Ed Trust–West highlights 6 steps schools can take to address educational equity if required to close due to coronavirus
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Think Equitably, Act Locally: Ensuring Equity and Collective Advocacy in California Community Colleges
Digital Toolkit: Implementing the English Learner Roadmap and Affirming the Rights of English Learners
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Advocacy Tools: Implementing the English Learner Roadmap and Affirming the Rights of English Learners
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Data For The People: What’s Next: Designing a Cradle-to-Career Data System for an Equitable California
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Hidden Figures: A Framework to Increase Access to Financial Aid
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Seen, Heard, Reflected: A Look At California’s Teacher of Color Shortage
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Student Achievement Analysis: Results of the 2018-19 Smarter Balanced Assessments
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Data For The People Equity Alert: What’s Next for California’s Cradle to Career Data System
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Equitable Approaches for Expanding College and Career Readiness
Digital Toolkit – Seen, Heard, Reflected: Look At California’s Teacher of Color Shortage
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Data For The People: Prioritizing Equity in California’s State Longitudinal Data System
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Webinar: Money Matters: Understanding and Advocating for Educational Equity and Justice in CA’s 2019-2020 State Budget
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Paving the Path to College Aid: Expanding Access to the Cal Grant Program
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