Topic: Education Equity

Students’ Civil Rights Are Being Treated Like an Afterthought

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Transfers of OSERS and OCR

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

compass June 15, 2026 by Emily Young, Nadia Torney

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

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

article-cropped 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.

AI, Access, and the Educational Divide

microphone June 09, 2026 by EdTrust

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education and the workforce, but at what cost?

Equity Is Not Discrimination

article-cropped June 05, 2026 by Denise Forte

The current administration is weaponizing civil rights laws to eliminate opportunities and resources for Black students

An Education Worthy of Our Democracy

article-cropped May 18, 2026 by Denise Forte

Denise Forte’s Commencement Address to the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Class of 2026

Celebrating 30 Years of Advancing Student Excellence

article-cropped May 14, 2026 by Denise Forte

Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, delivered prepared remarks on May 6th, at EdTrust’s 30th anniversary celebration

The Hidden Bias in College ROI Frameworks

files April 15, 2026 by Michelle Chen, Sebastian Kane

Most ROI models underestimate the value of colleges serving high proportions of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds by focusing solely on graduate earnings and ignoring factors like race, income, and local job markets. But there’s a fairer way to evaluate colleges’ true worth

Why Funding Matters for School Improvement

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs