A review of laws and policies affecting students in foster care in California's public school systems.

A report exploring how education philanthropists can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout.

A 55-minute webinar exploring how education philanthropists can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout.

A policy brief addressing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

A collection of webinars and workshops offering guidance to school system unions and management.

An interactive tool that helps to reimagine public education by making big numbers easily accessible: compare funding in different areas of major annual spending alongside $125 billion in federal investments and prioritize funds towards different expenses that can improve public education for students, educators, and families.

A blog post describing the persistent disparities in school facility funding in California, highlighting the inequitable access to funds based on district characteristics and the lack of state support as demonstrated by the November 2020 election results.

A descriptive analysis of special education funding in California.

A brief outlining how expanded learning programs can provide valuable support to schools and students, and how districts could leverage current funding and system flexibilities in building out their school reopening plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An extensive collection of resources related to California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).

A guide to engaging in the Learning Continuity Plan development process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A research brief offering insights into the importance of engaging young people in local government decision-making processes, highlighting the Youth-Plan, Learn, Act, Now (Y-PLAN) approach as a powerful way to integrate youth voices in long-range regional planning.

The results of an online survey among 800 parents of children in California public schools from October 1st – 7th, 2020.

Ed Trust-West's annual analysis of the California budget and proposed legislation for 2020, identifying 8 key proposals with the potential to advance educational equity and justice for California’s students and educators; special COVID-19 edition focused on addressing the needs of students of colors and students from lower income communities in the wake of the pandemic.

A brief arguing that it is more difficult for schools with facilities in poor condition to effectively implement COVID-19 mitigation measures, meaning students and staff attending these schools will face greater health risks.

An op-ed advocating for Assembly Bill 1835, intended to close a loophole and ensure LCFF funds are distributed to disadvantage students.

A framework for state leaders to address the silent recession in California school districts.

A report based on findings from a statewide survey on K-12 education conducted in 2020 in California.

A analysis of school districts' usage of LCFF funding on police and security.

A report outlining key pieces of the 2020-21 California budget proposal and exploring how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts.