Education Trust - West
	The Education Trust Releases Funding Gaps 2006 December 20, 2006 School finance policy choices at the federal, state, and district levels systematically stack the deck against students who need the most support from their schools, according to a report released by the Education Trust. ______________________________________ Engines of Inequality: Diminishing Equity in the Nation’s Premier Public Universities Find out how financial aid choices made by the nation’s flagship universities create barriers to college enrollment and success for low-income students and students of color. ______________________________________ Gaining Traction, Gaining Ground: How Some High Schools Accelerate Learning for Struggling Students Take an in-depth look into the practices of public high schools that serve high concentrations of either low-income or minority children and have a strong track record accelerating learning for students who enter high school below grade level. This study compares and contrasts the practices of these high-impact schools with similar high schools that have only an average impact on student performance. ____________________________________ 2006 Education Watch California State Summary December 13, 2006 This report provides a data-based snapshot of student achievement and the condition of public education in California.  The information in this report reveals how far we have to go to ensure that every young Californian has access to high-quality education. Click one of the following links to download: - English - Español ______________________________________    Enough To Do the Job? Critical Questions about California's Latest Teacher Equity Plan November 1, 2006 A new Education Trust—West report analyzes California’s revised and resubmitted plan to address teacher quality distribution among poor and minority students, as required by No Child Left Behind, and finds that the current plan still falls short. - Press Release - Report ______________________________________   Too Little Thought, Too Little Action: California's Teacher Equity Plan Falls Short September 13, 2006 This report provides an indepth anaylsis of California's plan--or lack thereof--to address teacher quality distribution among poor and minority students, as required by NCLB.   Press Release Report _____________________________________      California at a Crossroads: Embracing the CAHSEE and Moving Forward August 22, 2006 This report further analyzes the estimated CAHSEE results put forth by the California Department of Education and digs deep into the importance of the CAHSEE and the complexities which students, educators and advocates must now face moving forward.   Report
	Achievement in California 2006: Small Gains, Growing Gaps August 15, 2006 This report shines a spotlight on widening achievement gaps and probes beyond the averages put forth in the California Department of Education findings on the STAR data, in order to get a clearer picture of how the state’s Latino, African-American, low-income and English learner students are faring.   Press Release Report
	California's Hidden Teacher Spending Gap: How State and District Budgeting Practices Shortchange Poor and Minority Students and Their Schools. September 14, 2005 This new series of Hidden Gap reports looks at the impact of the hidden teacher-spending gaps in schools throughout California. The series is comprised of 12 district-specific reports that reveal school-level gaps in California’s largest school districts, along with a web-based tool that allows access to hidden gap information about every public school in California.   (Press Release) (Comunicación de prensa) Visit www.HiddenGap.org to download report.
	Achievement in California 2005: Where Are We, How Far Have We Come, and How Far Do We Have Left to Go? August 15, 2005 This report analyzes the 2005 student achievement data released on August 15 by the California Department of Education. In this report, we look underneath the statewide averages to examine the progress and status of California's low-income, African American and Latino students. (Press Release)   Download
	Students Speak Out: Why the A-G Curriculum is Important to Students June 9, 2005 The students featured in the report, all low-income, English language learners and students of color, speak passionately and persuasively about the importance of the A-G curriculum. The report features the voices of graduating seniors from San Jose Unified School District, where all students are required to take the A-G curriculum to graduate, who reflect on the importance of high expectations and a rigorous high school curriculum. (Press Release) Download
	Preparing LAUSD High School Students for the 21st Century Economy: We have the way, but do we have the will? May 23, 2005 This report shows how too few students in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) are graduating with the preparation they will need for college or work. The report examines why providing universal access to the A-G/life-prep curriculum is necessary and shows that LAUSD has nearly all the teachers they need to provide this curriculum to every student.    (Press Release)   Download Download En Espanol
	In Their Own Words: This report describes how too few California high school students are graduating ready for college and the workforce. The report features the voices of over a hundred parents, youth, advocates and educators from around the state who, in June 2004, testified before the Select Committee on College and University Admissions on how to implement a rigorous high school curriculum. Revised February 2005.   Download
	Are California's High Schools Ready for the 21st Century: This comprehensive new report by the Education Trust--West details the success of California high schools on three indicators -- graduation rates, rigorous curriculum, and student achievement.   Download
	The A–G Curriculum: College-Prep? Work-Prep? Life-Prep Understanding and Implementing a Rigorous Core Curriculum for All.  This guide is for you to learn about the A-G curriculum in California and why all of our high school students need it.   Download
	“Growth Model” Hides Achievement Gaps: This report compares California’s Academic Performance Index (API) with the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) model under the “No Child Left Behind” Act of 2001.   Download
	AYP & API: Why the New Federal Measure Is a Crucial Complement to California's Accountability System: This report provides an overview of how the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measure fits with California's own Academic Performance Index (API). It answers frequently asked questions about how Adequate Yearly Progress works in California and makes the case that both systems are useful in California's quest to reach its goals for student achievement.   Download
	Latino Achievement in California (3 pager): This brief three-pager documents the current status of Latino Achievement in California, points to some schools and districts that are making great gains, and details some of the ways our schools and communities can help close the achievement gap.   Download En Español
	African American Achievement in California (3 pager and PowerPoint): This brief report and PowerPoint document the current status of African American Achievement in California, points to some schools and districts that are making great gains, and details some of the ways our schools and communities can help close the achievement gap.    Download Report Download Presentation
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