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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.
Supporting Student-Parents at Two-Year Colleges: Addressing the Affordability Gap
Student-parents at community colleges pay at least $13,000 more per year, on average, than their peers without children once the full cost of attendance is factored in, an EdTrust brief finds
The Great American Heist
August 15, 2025 by EdTrust EdTrust is sounding the alarm about The Great American Heist — the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history that affects everyone — that’s happening right in front of our eyes
An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy
July 29, 2025 by EdTrust How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students
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More 2024 NAEP Results Reaffirm That Our Nation’s Students Need More Support
September 11, 2025 by Ivy Morgan Amid a literacy crisis, new national assessment results show that reading scores for high school seniors are at an all-time low
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Graduate Student Pursuing Dual Degrees
September 04, 2025 by Gabriela Montell A first-gen Asian American student talks about his academic journey, career path, and challenges he’s faced while attending college
Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong
It’s time to stop accepting “I’m just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back
From Books to Belonging: How Reading Makes Students More Resilient
August 11, 2025 by Ja’Niya Baptiste Books spark a love of reading, foster understanding, and help students with their social, emotional and academic development
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EdTrust-Massachusetts Responds to New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data
September 12, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts The recently released 12th grade math and reading National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores are deeply alarming
National Trends, Local Consequences: NAEP Results Highlight Continued Work for Texas
September 11, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas The newly released 12th grade NAEP scores reveal alarming national trends: student achievement is declining in both reading & math
NAEP Results Underscore Urgency for High School Students
September 11, 2025 by EdTrust-Louisiana The newly released 12th grade NAEP scores reveal alarming national trends: student achievement is declining in both reading & math
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