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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.

24 Mar

02:00 PM

What the American Rescue Plan Means for Education & Equity

The American Rescue Plan Act includes unprecedented resources to bolster education funding and safeguards to prevent states from…

09 Mar

06:00 PM

Dollars & Sense: Funding Texas Schools

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14 Oct

02:00 PM

Re-imagining Preparation for College and Career: A Race-Conscious Approach

For Black and Latino students, preparation for college entails much more than performance on standardized tests and the…

14 Oct

03:00 PM

Youth Organizing in Real Time

In this session, participants will learn about student organizing as a vital lever for systems change, at federal…

14 Oct

03:00 PM

The Time Is Now: Ending Corporal Punishment in America

Every student deserves a learning environment that fosters growth and belonging, where they are safe and free from…

14 Oct

03:00 PM

Our Youngest Learners: Increasing Equity in Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers

Early intervention is the key to setting young children with delays and disabilities on a path to long-term…

14 Oct

03:00 PM

A Scan of Justice Policy in the States

In this session, participants will get an overview of the policies impacting justice impacted individuals and students in…

16 Dec

3:00 PM

RECAP: 12/13 Meeting of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance

Want to learn more about the newly formed Texas Commission on Community College Finance? How was it formed?…

15 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Promise of Partnerships for Teacher Diversity

In this session, participants will hear from experts from Ed Trust and TNTP and practitioners from all levels…