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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

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.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Washington

EdTrust in Washington advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Washington students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

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Events

In our mission to advocate for a high-quality education for all students, pre-K through college, EdTrust hosts events to inform, empower, and learn from policymakers, educators, advocates, and families.

Here, you can learn about our upcoming events or browse through our past events for summaries, videos, and related materials.

22 Jan

Webinar 1

Communication for Fierce Advocacy: Op-ed/Blog Writing 101: Your Experiences Power Change

18 Oct

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Ed Trust Speaker Series: Connecting Research to Policy to Advance Educational Equity P-20

27 Sep

1:00 PM

RECAP: 9/27 Meeting of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance

Since the Texas Commission on Community College Finance last met in June, members are now working to finalize…

26 Jul

1:00 PM

A Better New Normal: Local Voices on Rigor, Representation, & a Path Forward

Now that ESSER dollars have been allocated, our attention should turn to how that money is being used,…

09 Dec

07:00 PM

Educator Diversity: Development, Identity, & Impact

Part 2: Teacher Development, Identity, & Impact Join Mark Teoh (TeachPlus), Conra D. Gist (University of Houston), Travis…

28 Oct

06:00 PM

Setting the Stage – Strategies to Solve Unfinished Learning

In session one of Ed Trust’s workshop series on addressing unfinished learning we will unpack the current reality…

10 May

6:00 PM

Black Women Superintendents Leading With Excellence

Ed Trust and the School Superintendents Association (AASA) held an event, Black Women Superintendents Leading With Excellence, in which…

26 Jul

6:00 PM ET

Justice Impacted Webinar Panelists: William Freeman, Kenard Johnson, Omari Amili, Alexa Garza

WATCH: Affirmative Action and Student Loan Forgiveness for the Justice Impacted

In many ways, justice-impacted individuals have been left out of the conversation regarding higher education and affirmative action.…

24 Feb

06:00 PM

The Criminalization of Black Children Webinar

Journalists, parents, and advocates from around the country are reporting a rise in school suspensions, expulsions, and other…