EdTrust-West is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West improves racial equity in education, engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.
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We're thrilled to present the 2024 cohort of Russlynn Ali Fellows and College Track FirstGen Interns, a dynamic group of students, education policy researchers, and advocates who represent the diversity and vision of California’s TK-12, higher education, and racial justice communities. Learn more about each fellow and intern here: https://lnkd.in/gyYPiTqy
California Community Colleges students need to know about their right to be placed directly in transfer-level English and Math classes. Direct enrollment significantly increases students' chances of completing college-level courses and transferring to a 4-year college. #AB705 #AB1705 https://lnkd.in/gdrbm3Dm
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Join me at the Ed Equity Forum! Action institutes, dozens of sessions, and lots of opportunities to meet and strategize with fellow advocates, educators, researchers and more. https://lnkd.in/gEuXcc-t
Direct enrollment significantly increases students’ chances of completing college-level courses and transferring to a four-year college. Check out this "Know Your Rights" infographic on #AB705 by Public Advocates: https://lnkd.in/gxc-Rke7
EdTrust-West is excited to serve as a community partner with Grand Performances Summer Concert Series featuring artist Daymé Arocena this Saturday, July 20, in Los Angeles! ✨ Daymé Arocena, born in Havana, is a Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning Afro-Cuban singer, composer, and choir director. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, she blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and soul to create a unique sound. Arocena's music is deeply influenced by Santería and Afro-Cuban folk traditions, which she incorporates into her performances. 🔗 Register now, and we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ginC8bxD
How have #ESL placement policies evolved under #AB705? Many community colleges moved away from standardized placement testing and towards guided placement, engaging students more in the process. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXaBaJ5A via Public Policy Institute of California
#AB705 #AB1705 is working! Did you know that students complete the STEM Calculus courses at higher rates if they began in STEM Calculus 1 rather than a preparatory course? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dAe5r_Km via The RP Group
Last week, we discovered that our X account was hacked. While we worked to restore our account, this week we noticed that our account was suspended for unknown reasons. We are working to restore our X account and will share a message once we do. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Please continue to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for up-to-date details about our work and our upcoming Education Equity Forum happening in September in Oakland! Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dFkJ5T_X Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dhPvyp-b #EdEquityForum2024: https://lnkd.in/gq_FJ_KH
📢 Kicking off this advocacy week to share why #AB705 #AB1705 is critical for California students: Thanks to equitable placement practices, students are supported to take credit-bearing courses, save time and money, and transfer. cc California Community Colleges + Campaign for College Opportunity
❗Early bird pricing ends tonight! Join us and hundreds of fellow advocates, researchers, educators, and community members at #EdEquityForum2024. Check out the full agenda, including newly announced sessions on philanthropic support for education organizations, helping more students of color access early college programs, boosting the number of teachers of color in our classrooms, and more! Register now before the price goes up! https://lnkd.in/g_2cYd4k