The Education Trust works with a diverse coalition of advocates and partners across the state of Maryland to:
- State Issue 1
- State Issue 2
- State Issue 3
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Arlen Benjamin-Gomez
Read moreArlen Benjamin-Gomez brings 20 years of experience as an education advocate and policymaker, deeply rooted in the fabric of…
Eric Rodriguez
Read moreEric Rodriguez is the UnidosUS senior vice president, where he oversees the Office of Policy and Advocacy. The Office…
Tomeka Hart Wigginton
Read moreFor almost 30 years, Tomeka Hart Wigginton has worked to improve education outcomes and increase social and economic mobility…
Malbert Smith III, Ph.D.
Read moreMalbert Smith III is the CEO and co-founder of MetaMetrics. Prior to MetaMetrics, he has worked on numerous research…
Avoiding The Talk: A Closer Look at Educator Influence on Racial Disparities in School Discipline
Read moreEarlier this year, a friend asked me to speak to her 10-year-old son about the importance of school and…
Literacy Matters: Addressing the Crisis in Massachusetts Education
Read moreReading and writing are foundational skills that are crucial to a student's academic success. These skills not only facilitate…
OP-ED: Investing in Louisiana’s Earliest Learners: A Clear Path to Academic and Economic Prosperity
Read moreThis op-ed was originally published in BIZ Magazine on February 27, 2024In 2022, Louisiana celebrated a noteworthy achievement: leading the nation…
Joint Statement from Equity-Minded Education Organizations on The President’s FY25 Budget
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – Today, a group of equity-minded education organizations released the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’…
What the Most Recent CRDC Can Tell Us About Student Discipline
Read moreThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the long-awaited data from the 2020-21 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) —…
EdTrust 2024 Policy Priorities
Read moreEdTrust is a national nonprofit organization that is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and…
Spencer McCray
Read moreSpencer McCray is a youth advocate, public speaker, and program leader for the Center for Justice-Impacted Students at Middlesex…
Arianna Mellinger
Read moreArianna works for a local mental health authority and provides substance use counseling services in Longview, Texas. She has…
Roderick Jackson
Read moreRoderick is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in finance and general business, and believes that understanding the intricacies of financial…
Andre Sorrell
Read moreAndre is a devoted husband, father, workforce development coordinator, minister, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and public servant. With a heart dedicated…
Barbi Brown
Read moreBarbi joined the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) in 2020 and is currently serving as the director of policy…
Vanessa Garrett
Read moreVanessa's field of work centers on providing unwavering support to currently and formerly incarcerated pregnant women. Drawing from over…
Mirvais “Mir” Aminy
Read moreAs a first-generation Afghan American, Mir is deeply committed to advancing accessibility to higher education, particularly for underserved communities…
EdTrust in the News February 2024
Read moreFebruary 2024P12Assessments should be more inclusive to reflect all students’ cultures, experiences, North Dallas Gazette, 02/29/24“Research tells us that…
The New CRDC Data Is Out: What To Be Excited About and What to Watch For
Read moreLong-awaited data from the most recent Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) has been released. This new data from the…