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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.

Funding for Fairness: Revenue Inequities for States’ Highest-Need Districts

Districts serving mostly students from low-income backgrounds, students of color, and English learners are still not getting their fair share compared to other districts

The State of Funding Equity Data Tool

October 28, 2026 by EdTrust

Understanding where funding gaps persist in your state is the first step toward holding leaders accountable for shortchanging students. Use this tool to explore EdTrust’s latest analysis of school funding equity across the country

EdTrust’s 5 Principles for Higher Education Accountability to Meet the Moment

files October 08, 2026 by Roxanne Garza, Robbie Ha

As the public asks tougher questions about the value of higher education, policymakers and education leaders are under growing pressure to hold colleges more accountable. But current efforts still don’t go far enough

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EdTrust Welcomes the 2026 Local Advocacy Cohort to Advance Educational Justice

article-cropped October 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Eleven advocates from eight organizations will connect community knowledge, data, and advocacy to address educational inequities and build stronger pathways for students into high-quality postsecondary opportunities and careers

My Journey, My Credits, My Future: Why Transfer Pathways Matter

article-cropped October 23, 2026 by Alexandra Deckelmann

This National Transfer Week, I want Texas colleges and universities to make a simple commitment: stop putting avoidable obstacles between students and their degrees

How Michigan Can Better Protect Undocumented Students

article-cropped October 21, 2026 by Jeff Cobb

The Trump administration continues to target immigrant and undocumented students through ICE presence on campuses and continued attacks on Plyler v. Doe

FAFSA Opens Doors — but Students Need Support to Complete It

article-cropped October 12, 2026 by Kimberly Clarida

When students complete the FAFSA form, it can unlock the financial support that makes postsecondary education possible. Read more about how Michigan can increase FAFSA completion for students

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Federal Voucher Tax Credit Press Conference

October 28, 2026 by EdTrust

Remarks from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust

More Needs. Fewer Resources. New EdTrust Report Reveals Which Students Get Shortchanged in School Funding

newspaper October 28, 2026 by EdTrust

Districts serving the most students of color receive $1,300 less per student, while those serving the most English learners receive $900 less, according to a new EdTrust analysis of state and local school funding

Federal Voucher Program is a Win for Wealthy Taxpayers at Students’ Expense 

October 01, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on Treasury Regulations for Tax-Credit Scholarship

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