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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

New York

EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

West

EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Massachusetts

The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP), a collective effort of more than 20 social justice, civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools.

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EDUnplugged Podcast

EdTrust’s new podcast series offers an unfiltered, unscripted space for education leaders, advocates, and experts to share candid insights on the most pressing issues in American education. edUnplugged will provide a platform for the people behind the education policies and those fighting for change, shedding light on the challenges that students face today in an uncertain world — particularly as they affect students of color and those from low-income backgrounds.

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Unlocking Students’ Pathways to College & Career Part 2

Episode 4/4

May 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 2 of the two-part series dives deeper and explore what it looks like when pathways work

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Unlocking Students’ Pathways to College & Career Part 1

Episode 3/4

May 20, 2026 by EdTrust

An honest look at how unclear pathways are leaving graduates unprepared for what comes next

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Meet us in the Principal’s Office: What Public Education Leaders Want You to Know Part 2

Episode 2/4

May 13, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 2 of this two-part episode features a principal supervisor, will explore how the principal role has evolved, what’s being asked of school leaders that no one talks about, and what’s at stake if they continue to be unsupported

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Meet us in the Principal’s Office: What Public Education Leaders Want You to Know Part 1

Episode 1/4

May 05, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 1 of this two-part episode, two principals offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing public school principals today in their communities

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