Ed Trust in Massachusetts
Who We Are & What We Do
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.
Together we:
- Draw attention to educational inequities in Massachusetts
- Advocate for policies and practices that improve opportunity and outcomes for students of color, linguistically diverse students, students from economically disadvantaged families, and students with disabilities
- Work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice
Meet Our Team
Jennie Williamson
State Director for Massachusetts
Jennie Williamson is the State Director for The Education Trust-Massachusetts, where she leads the development and implementation of the Massachusetts team’s strategic vision, long term and short-term goals, and priorities.
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Chanthy Lopes Toro
Assistant Director for Engagement and Communications for Massachusetts
In her role, Chanthy works alongside students, families, and community advocates to build urgency and collective will through meaningful engagement and strategic communications to draw attention to the educational inequities that affect underserved students in Massachusetts.
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Genesis Carela
Senior Policy Analyst for Massachusetts
Genesis conducts policy and data analyses to aid in the development and advancement of policy recommendations on issues related to educational opportunity and outcomes in Massachusetts.
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Press Releases
EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Ballot Question Outcome
Massachusetts residents voted in favor of Question 2, eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement.
Massachusetts Parents Concerned About Reading Approaches, Want Focus on Proven Methods
In response to the literary crisis, parents want evidence-based reading instruction in schools.
Resources
5 Things to Know About Learning Loss and Recovery in Massachusetts
On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic ‘learning losses’ than the rest of the country.
Literacy Matters: Addressing the Crisis in Massachusetts Education
In Massachusetts, many students lack access to high-quality and culturally responsive reading instruction and materials, which has led to a literacy crisis that disproportionately impacts students from underserved communities.
How Does Massachusetts Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…