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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.
Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: A 50-State Scan
Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs let candidates earn a salary, train with a mentor & work toward teaching licensure.
5 Things Every Equity Advocate Should Know About Through-Year Assessments
December 04, 2024 by Equitable and thoughtfully designed through-year assessments can enhance summative assessment systems to better meet the academic needs of all students.
Can’t Be Erased Campaign Toolkit
November 19, 2024 by EdTrust At the state and local level, decision-makers across the country continue to issue book bans and look for other means to restrict students’ access to honest history and a diversity of voices.
Latest from Our Blog
Truly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Hope and Courage in the Face of Darkness
January 17, 2025 by Denise Forte As we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, we reflect on his belief in hope, courage, and justice.
Toward A New Vision of Excellence
January 17, 2025 by James Kvaal There is a growing number of colleges and universities committed to a new vision of excellence in higher education.
Ignoring Climate Change Education Risks Students’ Future
January 10, 2025 by Andres Hernandez, Jr. Climate change affects students and our future. Climate is intertwined with education, the economy, immigration, housing, health, and other policy areas.
What Community College Transfer Students Need to Succeed
January 08, 2025 by Nolvia Delgado Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.
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Latest from Our Press Room
Policy Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session
January 16, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas Read about the five key priorities EdTrust in Texas will advance.
Parent Poll Highlights Concerns About Math Education and Access to Opportunities Across Massachusetts
January 15, 2025 by EdTrust A new poll released today by EdTrust in Massachusetts reveals that many parents are worried about their child’s math abilities.
EdTrust Federal Policy Priorities 2025
January 07, 2025 by EdTrust This memo outlines the policies and legislation that are EdTrust’s priorities in 2025, including specific bills that were introduced in the 118th Congress that we support.
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