Felicity Potter is a 6th-8th grade science and robotics teacher at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences in Escondido. Most of her students speak Spanish primarily. “My students deserve to see themselves everywhere they go,” says Felicity. “They should see that they can become anything they want to be and that includes teaching.”
“The state needs to make it possible to live on a teacher’s salary, to listen to teachers, and to acknowledge what we need in our classrooms for our students. My students need to see adults like them thriving and teaching the next generation,” she says.
CEDAN is working to build the diverse, fully prepared educator workforce California students deserve. Learn more here: edtrustwest.info/CEDAN
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Working to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in California’s education system.
EdTrust-West is an evidence-driven advocacy organization committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. For over two decades, EdTrust-West has worked to improve racial equity in education by engaging diverse communities and increasing political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners will thrive.
05/28/2026
ACA 7 by Assemblymember Jackson would remove public education, with the exception of college admissions, from Proposition 209. If approved by voters, it would give state and local leaders the flexibility they need to use targeted, evidence-based strategies to close opportunity gaps.
As policymakers make critical decisions on budget priorities and key legislation, we have an opportunity to ensure community voice translates into action—especially in support of ACA 7.
Here are three ways to stay engaged:
✔ Sign or submit a letter of support by May 29
✔ Email your legislator (and share with your network)
✔ Show up and register your support at the June 3 hearing
Head over to edtrustwest.info/whatcanyoudo to learn more details and complete each action item!
05/28/2026
Join us for the Education Justice Lab—The Abundance Mindset: Reimagining California Fair School Funding
📅 June 10, 2026 | 10am–3pm
📍 California Community Foundation, Los Angeles
School districts across California are facing real budget pressures—and the cuts too often fall hardest on students furthest from opportunity. Come learn, share, and build advocacy strategies alongside community and equity-focused partners. No expertise needed, just your voice and lived experience.
Featuring panelists from Californians Together, California Budget & Policy Center, and Communities In Schools of Los Angeles.
🔗 Register by May 29 if you haven't done so already: edtrustwest.info/Reimagining-CA
05/28/2026
Our Black Student Success Data Tool is an interactive resource to make information on the experiences and outcomes of Black students in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) accessible in order to make improvements towards education equity.
The tool highlights progress, gaps, and what supports are needed to advance Black student success.
Explore the tool here: edtrustwest.info/BlackStudentSuccessTool
California has made strides in education data, but critical gaps remain, especially when it comes to workforce outcomes. SB 1054 by Senator Cabaldon would strengthen how employment data is used, helping eligible Californians keep access to essential supports like food and healthcare.
Better data means better decisions—so policies reflect real student pathways, reduce harm, and advance equity across our state.
Kudos to our partners at California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy for your work on advancing this measure.
California’s English learner reclassification process hasn’t kept pace with what multilingual learners need to thrive. AB 2555 by Assemblymember Patel, one of our 2026 picks, would bring it into the present by streamlining decisions, strengthening data, and making sure families are true partners in the process.
Timely reclassification opens the door to rigorous coursework and broader opportunities, helping more multilingual learners realize their full potential.
Kudos to our partners at Californians Together and CABE California Association for Bilingual Education for your work on this important measure.
Advocacy Day 2026 delivered. Check out what our team was up to last week in Sacramento!
05/27/2026
Partner with us to strengthen equity in your school or district. Our team provides tailored technical assistance—from systemic equity reviews to implementation support—to help you build systems where every student can succeed.
Learn more about our Educator Engagement team and services here: edtrustwest.info/EE-Team
05/26/2026
“EdTrust-West is one of those rare organizations that works with communities rather than on behalf of them. For us, their impact is clear—our students have more opportunities because of their work.” - Rev. Samuel Casey, Founder and Executive Director of Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE)
✨ For 25 years, our community has led the way. Our partners’ voices remind us that change is a shared effort. Join us at Ed Equity Forum 2026 to celebrate ! www.EdEquityForum.org
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