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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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

13 Oct

02:10

Reimagining How we Make School Spending Decisions

In this session, participants will learn how equity-oriented school spending data can inform school funding decisions being made…

13 Oct

02:10

Understanding Power in Your Region: A Better Way of Powermapping

Participants will take a deep dive into power mapping: Participants will become familiar with what we mean by…

13 Oct

02:10 PM

Better Together: How to Bring More Authentic Voices to Your Advocacy Efforts

In this session, participants will learn how to incorporate the voices of students and parents in their advocacy…

13 Oct

02:10

Federal Education Policy: Past, Present, and Future

In this session, participants will hear about what’s moving in the federal policy space right now, how it…

13 Oct

01:00 PM

Policy Advocacy for the School Principals Our Students Deserve

Participants will build their understanding of the importance of school principals and the kinds of state policies that…