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.

14 Oct
02:00 PM

Crafting Effective Messaging to Create Community Change

Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary skill to be a successful advocate. Knowing how to understand…
14 Oct
02:00 PM

Grading States on Social Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD): A Preview

Supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of students is more important than ever given the experiences of…
14 Oct
02:00 PM

Continuing the Conversation about Critical Race Theory – The New Public Fight at the State Level

Attacks on “Critical Race Theory” and equity have hit a fever pitch in federal, state, and local education…
14 Oct
1:00 PM

Critical Race Theory – The Attacks, Advocacy, and Opportunities in the New Public Fight

In this plenary, participants will have the opportunity to hear from leaders and experts about the attacks on…
13 Oct
03:05 PM

Telling Your Story Through Blogs and Op-Eds

Advocacy requires effective messaging. One of the best ways to reach people is by telling personal stories in…
13 Oct
03:05 PM

Here to Stay: Examining Gaps in Access to Non-Novice Teachers

Access to non-novice teachers matters. Yet, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are more likely to…
13 Oct
03:05 PM

Navigational Based Leadership: How to Build Resilience in Advocacy

In this session, participants will develop resilience skills in the context of advocacy and leadership. Through an energetic…
13 Oct
03:05 PM

Black Student Debt Crisis

There is a serious Black student debt crisis, and clarifying the problem is the first step to fixing…
13 Oct
03:05 PM

The American Rescue Plan & COVID Recovery: Where Are We & What’s Next?

To address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government is providing an additional $125 billion in…