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We evaluate education policies, practices, and dollars spent through a single lens: what’s right for students — preschool through college. Here’s our latest work, featuring our signature data, research, and recommendations.
How to Strengthen the Emergency Safety Net for Today’s Students
April 30, 2026 by Sandra Perez Many college students struggle to cover basic needs like food and rent. Here’s how colleges can improve their emergency aid programs to better support students in times of crisis
The Hidden Bias in College ROI Frameworks
April 15, 2026 by Michelle Chen, Sebastian Kane Most ROI models underestimate the value of colleges serving high proportions of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds by focusing solely on graduate earnings and ignoring factors like race, income, and local job markets. But there’s a fairer way to evaluate colleges’ true worth
Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities
April 02, 2026 by EdTrust Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts
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Equity Is Not Discrimination
June 05, 2026 by Denise Forte The current administration is weaponizing civil rights laws to eliminate opportunities and resources for Black students
Too Many Adolescents in MA Are Struggling with the Literacy Skills They Need for Success After High School
June 04, 2026 by Genesis Carela Thousands of middle and high school students in Massachusetts are struggling to meet grade-level literacy expectations — and too often, policymakers are ignoring the problem
An Education Worthy of Our Democracy
May 18, 2026 by Denise Forte Denise Forte’s Commencement Address to the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Class of 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of Advancing Student Excellence
May 14, 2026 by Denise Forte Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, delivered prepared remarks on May 6th, at EdTrust’s 30th anniversary celebration
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House Proposal Would Slash Ed Investment
June 04, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the House’s FY27 Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bill
Joint Comment on Proposed Changes to IDEA, Part B
June 01, 2026 by EdTrust Education equity organizations joint comment on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
Joint Public Comment on Ohio’s Waiver Request
May 28, 2026 by EdTrust Twenty educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Ohio’s draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver and state plan amendment requests
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