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.

Topic: Education Equity

Joint Comment on Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) Data Collection

July 29, 2026 by EdTrust

Education and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment expressing concerns regarding the proposed removal of questions from the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) by the Department of Education

Education Equity

Advocacy

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The Loss of Black Representation in Congress Is a Threat to America’s Public Schools

June 30, 2026 by Denise Forte

At our nation’s 250th anniversary, we must confront whitewashing and disenfranchisement and reclaim public education as a fundamental right that belongs to every student

Students We Serve

Education Equity

Advocacy

Students’ Civil Rights Are Being Treated Like an Afterthought

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Transfers of OSERS and OCR

Education Equity

Advocacy

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Protect Public Schools: An Advocacy Toolkit to Fight School Voucher Programs

June 15, 2026 by Emily Young, Nadia Torney

Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs.

Education Equity

P-12

Advocacy

An illustration of a computer screen with graphs, charts, funnels, a magnifying glass and other icons to symbolize big data and analytics

Equitable Implementation of AI in Schools: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Students

June 12, 2026 by Nathan Kriha

Navigating AI implementation is an enormous challenge for districts, educators, students, communities, and policymakers that can have serious implications for the US’s most vulnerable students.

P-12

Education Equity