Education Trust-West

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 early ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.

EdSource staff

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's K-12 budget for 2022-23

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s proposed 2022-23 budget for the state's K-12 public schools.

EdSource staff

September 15, 2021

Why high schools must help all students apply for financial aid

A counselor who insisted he apply for financial aid opened an unseen world of possibilities for the author as a young student.

Christopher J. Nellum

August 2, 2021

Q&A: Christopher Nellum, Education Trust-West's new director, on the challenges ahead

Growing up in the Imperial Valley instilled a commitment that all high school students have equal access to courses leading to college.

John Fensterwald

May 19, 2021

What did he get right? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's higher education budget

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.

Andrew Reed And Alexander Montero

April 29, 2021

Mental health, equity should be schools’ focus as students return, report says

As students return to in-person instruction, a new report says schools should take the opportunity to institute long-term changes with the funding they'll receive.

Carolyn Jones

February 25, 2021

California must go all in for financial aid

More than $500 million was left on the table last year because students didn't submit applications for financial aid.

Tyler Wu, Peter Granville & Denise Castro

January 15, 2021

Investing in college success: Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s higher ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s budget proposals.

Andrew Reed

October 23, 2020

If Prop. 16 passes, how might it make a difference for K-12 and CSU?

This week, we explore implications of Prop. 16, rescinding the ban on affirmative action, on funding, hiring, and diversity for K-12 and CSU.

EdSource staff

October 9, 2020

Schools must work harder to connect culturally with English learners during the pandemic

Students and their families need help crossing cultural and linguistic barriers to access distance learning materials and instructions.

Magaly Lavadenz and Elvira Armas

May 21, 2020

We must help high school juniors and seniors stay on the college path

The pandemic threatens to derail the pathways to college and career for too many California students.

Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Anne Stanton

April 9, 2020

Most parents are worried school closures will leave their students behind, survey finds

Education Trust-West, the survey's sponsor, sees evidence that months-long school closures will compound challenges facing low-income students.

John Fensterwald

November 20, 2019

CSU leaders appear ready to move forward with requiring extra year of quantitative reasoning despite concerns

Opponents include state leaders and activists, who reiterated fears that the change will harm black, Latino and low-income students.

Michael Burke

November 6, 2019

State audit finds education money not serving high-needs students, calls for changes in funding law

After examining three districts' spending, State Auditor Elaine Howle calls for tighter controls over Local Control Funding Formula.

John Fensterwald

October 11, 2019

Push to increase the number of teachers of color in California classrooms gains momentum

Increasing the number of teachers of color in California classrooms is a top priority for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Diana Lambert