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.

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.

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.

Category: Educator Diversity

Educator Diversity: Why It Matters & How to Make It Happen

January 04, 2022 by Letisha Marrero

The sad fact is that educator diversity in our nation’s public schools does not reflect the rising diversity of our student population. More than 50% of American students are people…

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School Leaders: Do You Truly Want to Diversify Your Teaching Workforce?

July 21, 2021 by EdTrust

Recruit and Support After-School and Out-of-School-Time Workers in Teacher Preparation Programs. They are an “untapped resource,” according to Ed Trust. A new report provides tangible action steps for programs, states…

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A Natural Fit: Supporting After-School Staff of Color in Teacher Pipelines

July 21, 2021 by Lina Cherfas, Eric Duncan, J.D., Wing Yi (Winnie) Chan

The need to provide a strong and diverse teacher workforce for all students is particularly relevant now as school…

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Teacher helping male student in classroom

Lessons Learned: Avoiding Inequitable Teacher Layoffs

April 16, 2021 by EdTrust

Actions for State and District LeadersThe economic recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has left states with unprecedented…

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School Leaders REALLY Matter

March 12, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D.

The education field has long understood that improving class instruction was the key to improving student learning. But for the past two decades, the focus of national and state policy,…

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Black Teacher helping students in the classroom

Ed Trust in Tennessee Applauds State Board of Education Unanimous Adoption of Educator Diversity Policy

February 05, 2021 by Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D.

Statement from Gini Pupo-Walker, State Director for The Education Trust in Tennessee on the Tennessee State Board of Education’s recent adoption of a new educator diversity policy: “We are encouraged…

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The Importance of Grow Your Own Programs to Recruit Teachers of Color

December 02, 2020 by Ruby Aguilar

My first day as an education major, I had no idea whether teaching would be my passion, but I did feel like I didn’t belong in that classroom alongside my…

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