The Education Trust works with a diverse coalition of advocates and partners across the state of North Carolina to:
- State Issue 1
- State Issue 2
- State Issue 3
INSERT LIST OF STATE PARTNERS
2022 PISA Results Are in, and the Results are Grim—But There are Ways for U.S. Students to Succeed in a Global Economy
Read moreThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) just released their 2022 Program for International Assessment (PISA) for reading,…
Tucker Mountain
Read moreTucker Mountain, a Tennessee native and first-generation college student, is currently pursuing a dual degree in Economics through the…
Jamia Stokes
Read moreJamia leads SCORE’s postsecondary strategy, relying on her deep experience in higher education to build relationships in the field…
Bob Obrohta
Read moreBob Obrohta is an expert in college access and success for first-generation/low-income students. His 35-year career spans being a…
Troy Grant
Read moreTroy Grant serves as the Ayers Foundation's Trust's Chief Scholars Officer. In this capacity, Troy provides leadership to the…
Amy Moreland
Read moreAmy Moreland is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Policy & Strategy at the Tennessee Board of Regents. Amy serves…
5 Things Equity Advocates Should Know About… Tennessee’s Joint Working Group on Federal Education Funding
Read more1. There are three main components of federal education funding. Each component directly impacts every student in Tennessee, especially…
Jazmin Ramirez
Read moreJazmin is the Advocacy & Partnership Manager at EdTrust-TN. In this role, she will support our coalition-building and alliance-management…
How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban
Read moreRacial inequity is baked into the higher education system, but the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action means…
Statewide Poll of Parents Reveals Dramatically Different Postsecondary Plans For Students Across Race and Income
Read moreParents’ views and experiences highlight the need to ensure equitable access to information and resources for college and career…
Lacking the Votes, House Pulls Labor-H Approps Bill
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:media@edtrust.org202-731-9582Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement for The Education Trust,…
A Map of Anti-DEI Efforts on College Campuses Across the U.S.
Read moreIn 2023, more than 45 bills were introduced across state legislatures targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in…
Erika Leicht
Read moreErika Leicht is the director of research at the Tennessee State Board of Education, the governing and policy making…
Ayania Owens
Read moreAyania Owens is a dedicated and passionate advocate for education and social justice. She has a strong commitment to…
UrLeaka Newsome
Read moreUrLeaka Woodard Newsome serves as an Assistant Professor of STEM and Foundations of Education at Tennessee State University where…
Rebekah Summers
Read moreRebekah is the Coordinator of Multilingual Learner & Migrant Programming with Lenoir City Schools. While LC Schools is a…
Joey Hassell
Read moreJoey Hassell currently serves as the director of career-technical education for the Milan Special School District. He also serves…
Who Received Federal Emergency Aid Funding in Texas? A Closer Look at the Pandemic Funding Awarded to Postsecondary Students
Read moreIn response to the pandemic, the federal government made one of the most substantial investments ever in the nation’s…
Why Education Equity is So Important, Right Now
Read moreRecently, we’ve seen a fierce backlash against education equity — including a ban on affirmative action in college admissions…