The current crisis caused by the Coronavirus affect us all statewide, nationwide, and globally. These dark and uncertain times remind us of the importance of collective work and advocacy.
This crisis hits at a time when California already needs to do much more, much faster to achieve educational justice. As an education equity organization, Ed Trust–West recognizes that California’s most vulnerable students are at particular risk while schools and colleges are closed.
So while school and college leaders, teachers, students, parents, and families continue adjusting plans and responses to the Coronavirus, Ed Trust–West will update this page with useful resources and information that keep equity at the forefront.
Featured Resources and Tools
“School meal programs seek relief, plan for uncertain summer,” Education Dive, Linda Jacobson, May 11, 2020.
“‘The hardest thing we’ve ever done.’ SLO County parents fear learning at home will leave kids behind,” The Tribune, Lindsey Holden, May 10, 2020.
“Schools Reopening in July? The Concerns Over How Gov. Newsom’s Idea Will Work,”KQED, Julia McEvoy, April 30, 2020.
“Emery Unified Confronts ‘Digital Divide’ during Ongoing School Closure,” The E’ville Eye, Sarah Belle Lin, April 28, 2020.
What You Can Do
Below are resources from across the state for parents and families, teachers, advocates, and policymakers to consider and use when responding to the Coronavirus.
