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As the second largest school district in the country, Los Angeles Unified has seen some promising results from the adoption of the A-G curriculum nearly two decades ago. Read the full report and learn how schools support students in the wake of policy shifts: bit.ly/3Uy4eAW

Our offices are closed today, but we'll be back in the office on Wednesday, November 6th. Don't forget to vote if you're eligible!

🔗 Register Now for the CERPP Conference 2025 Meeting the Moment: Leadership in Equity and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g27VzKUk 🌟 Spotlight on Session 5: Exemplars in Action – Financial Aid and Affordability 🌟 In the wake of the Supreme Court’s SFFA decision, financial aid and affordability are more important than ever in promoting equity and diversity in higher education. Join us to hear from two outstanding leaders driving change in this critical area: 🔹 Silvia Marquez, Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC San Diego 🔹 Christopher J. Nellum, Executive Director at Ed Trust West 🗓January 15-17 📍Marina Del Rey Marriott

🚨 🏆 LEGISLATIVE WIN! Thanks to SB 1348, California will establish a brand-new Black-Serving Institution designation for colleges and universities that will help Black students and families discern where they'll be most likely to achieve their academic goals—and incentivize higher ed leaders to finally invest properly in Black student success. Thank you and congratulations to Senator Steven Bradford for this victory! Learn more: edtrustwest.info/equity8

🚨 🏆 LEGISLATIVE WIN! Thanks to AB 2074, the California Department of Education will make a plan for getting more local educational agencies to recognize multilingualism as an asset using the English Learner Roadmap framework. Thank you and congratulations to Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi for this victory! Learn more: edtrustwest.info/equity8

🚨 🏆 LEGISLATIVE WIN! Thanks to AB 2458, student parents will be getting fairer financial aid, which will become the foundation for better data collection about this remarkable but underserved population. Thank you and congratulations to Assemblymember Marc Berman for this victory! Learn more: edtrustwest.info/equity8

As Donor Appreciation Month comes to an end, we’re excited to share a few words from our fierce leader, Dr. Christopher J. Nellum. A dedicated supporter and donor himself, Dr. Nellum firmly believes in the importance of our work, and we’re grateful to have him leading the way! This month has been an important time for us to reflect on our donors who help make this work possible—thank you for following along through this month! Same time, next year? Want to learn more about how you can become an equity champion? Visit us here to learn more: west.edtrust.org/donate/ #edequity #donorappreciation #donorappreciationmonth

This year was full of big legislative opportunities—and it ended with some powerful wins. We’re grateful to the elected officials who see that students of color and multilingual learners in their communities deserve more—and showed the courage to do something about it. Learn more: edtrustwest.info/equity8

From data on student parents to a plan to implement the landmark English Learner Roadmap, from a designation for colleges and universities committed to Black student success to a successful defense of programs and policies that ensure teacher quality and direct talent to low-income students, we saw some big wins this year! Thank you to Assemblymembers Berman and Muratsuchi, Senator Bradford, and Governor Newsom for the courage to stand with students of color and multilingual learners! Read on: edtrustwest.info/equity8 cc: Marc Berman Al Muratsuchi Steven Bradford Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Student parents in California face unique challenges as they balance school, work, and family—but gaps in data collection practices mean their experiences are often overlooked. The California Alliance for Student Parent Success, led by California Competes and EdTrust-West, recently introduced The California Student Parents Almanac, which sheds light on California's student parents. Read the almanac to learn about the demographics, academic experiences, financial situations, and barriers student parents in the state face in accessing and completing their education.