5 State Policy Recommendations Fostering STEM Aspirations for Students of Color in Middle School
May 31, 2023 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D. Math and science are for everyone. But unfortunately, many students, and especially Black and Latino students, don’t receive that…
Future of Assessments: Centering Equity and the Lived Experiences of Students, Families, and Educators
Addressing inequities in the educational outcomes — particularly for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds — cannot…
How Does Texas Support Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
April 12, 2023 by EdTrust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
How School Discipline Impacts Students’ Social, Emotional and, Academic Development (SEAD)
Last year, Mississippi schools used corporal punishment 4,300 times — and the impact affects more than the students experiencing…
5 Things for Advocates to Know About Chronic Absenteeism
March 15, 2023 by EdTrust Chronic absence is on the rise: 8 million students were chronically absent before the pandemic closed schools, and the…
5 Questions to Ask District and School Leaders About Access to Advanced STEM Coursework in High School
March 02, 2023 by EdTrust Although many Black and Latino students aspire to go to college and are interested in science, technology, engineering, and…
5 Things State and District Leaders Can Do to Advance Strong and Diverse School Leadership
December 19, 2022 by EdTrust School leaders really matter. School leaders play a fundamental role in recruiting and supporting strong educators, driving rigorous instruction,…
Using Federal & COVID-19 Relief Funds to Address Long-Standing Inequities
October 05, 2022 by EdTrust