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Research, Tools & Insights
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.
Reassessing ESSA Implementation: An Equity Analysis of School Accountability Systems
September 18, 2024 by School accountability systems should ensure all students have necessary resources. EdTrust finds many states’ reporting isn’t equitable.
A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling
Pathways help students move from P-12 to college & career more seamlessly. EdTrust & All4Ed report explains the ideal system.
How to Prioritize Funding for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
Students’ social & emotional well-being are linked to academic learning. States should prioritize funding programs that holistically support students’ needs.
Latest from Our Blog
Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation
October 16, 2024 by AJ Link Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.
Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas
October 15, 2024 by Kaci Wright How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.
How Master Schedules Can Increase Equity in Advanced Courses
October 14, 2024 by Maria Maria Castillo Master schedules are an important part in ensuring equity in advanced coursework; however, many leaders overlook the impact of master schedules.
Empowering Educators: The Key to Education Equity
October 10, 2024 by Zaria Ealy Educators play a crucial role in the lives of students and serve as essential advocates in the fight for Education Equity.
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Latest from Our Press Room
Protecting and Advancing Your Education Priorities During a Federal Transition: October 2024
October 16, 2024 by Ed Trust This memo provides an overview of the federal transition process to help leaders build a strategy that maximizes opportunities and minimizes risks related to their key education priorities.
Protecting and Advancing Education Priorities Through a Gubernatorial Transition: October 2024
October 16, 2024 by Ed Trust The purpose of this memo is to help education advocates plan for how they can advance their education priorities during this critical transition period that presents both opportunities and risks.
Joint Comment Re: School Improvement Guidance
October 08, 2024 by Ed Trust We submit these recommendations as a collaboration of national organizations seeking to advance shared education equity priorities through federal, state, and local policy advocacy.
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