What You Can Do
Securing a more just and equitable education system in California is a monumental task, one that we will only achieve if we all work together. Education leaders need to hear from parents, students, communities, and coalitions from across the state who are actively invested in building a better, more equitable education system that sets all students up for success — regardless of race, class, or region. Join EdTrust-West in this mission to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system.
Three Things You Can Do Now to Defend Students in California
Amidst urgent federal actions impacting California schools, colleges, and students, EdTrust-West aims to share three simple and actionable steps you can take to defend education justice across our state every few weeks. Informed by our partners at the Protect Public Education Coalition and our colleagues in EdTrust’s national office, this series is called Three Things Thursday: Actions to Defend Public Education in California. You can subscribe here and follow us on social media to stay engaged. See the most recent emails and take action on items that are still relevant:
- December 11, 2025 – Defending California’s Higher Education Institutions
- November 20, 2025 – Federal Threats to Leading with Courage
- November 6, 2025 – Defending Food Access & Supports for Students with Special Needs
- October 9, 2025 – California’s Leadership in the Wake of Federal Injustice
- September 4, 2025 – Reinforcing Protections for Immigrant Students and Multilingual Learners
- August 21, 2025 – Turning Back-to-School Anxiety into Action
- July 31, 2025 – Celebrating Wins & Actions to Defend CA Students
- July 17, 2025 – Urgent Threats to California Schools: 3 Quick Actions You Can Take Today
- June 26, 2025 – 3 Things You Can Do Today to Oppose the ‘Big, Beautiful, Bill’
- June 12, 2025 – Protect CA Students from Harmful Federal Policies—Take Action Today
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