Upcoming Events
In our mission to promote high academic achievement for all students at all levels, we host events around the country to learn from, inform, and empower educators, advocates, parents, and policy makers.
Check out any of our upcoming events, or browse back through our past events for summaries and available materials.
Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused
Join The Education Trust and the School Superintendents Association (AASA) for Black Women Superintendents Leading With Excellence.
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? Who was appointed? What issues are they discussing?…
The Power of School, Family, & Community Partnerships to Accelerate Learning
Hear from advocates and practitioners throughout the education system as they share real-world examples of how communities, families and schools are working to…
Educator Diversity: Development, Identity, & Impact
Join Mark Teoh (TeachPlus), Conra D. Gist (University of Houston), Travis J. Bristol (University of California – Berkeley) , and Eric Duncan (The Education Tru…
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 of student learning and begin to explore how …
Educator Diversity: Recruitment, Retention, & Support
Join Conra D. Gist (University of Houston) Travis J. Bristol (University of California – Berkeley), and Eric Duncan (The Education Trust) for this first in a s…
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 the states. Participants will hear fr…
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 success. Yet children of color face barriers to acc…
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 harm. However, such a learning environment i…
Youth Organizing in Real Time
In this session, participants will learn about student organizing as a vital lever for systems change, at federal and local levels. This session will examine r…
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 acquisition of content knowledge. Yet, …
Sustenance Matters – How Hunger Impacts College Students and What Can Be Done
Food insecurity is integral for college students achieving their goals. Yet, many college students face barriers, with 22% of students caring for child depende…
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 the past year and a half. Yet, too …
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 your audience, what motivates them, how to pi…
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 policy and in national public discourse. So-called a…
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 equity and critical race theory (C.R.T.) taking p…
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 either online or print publications. In this sess…
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 attend schools with greater numbers o…
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 and thought provoking workshop par…
Black Student Debt Crisis
There is a serious Black student debt crisis, and clarifying the problem is the first step to fixing it. In this session, participants will hear what we learne…
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 education funding to states and districts. J…
