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
To learn more about MEEP and our work, visit www.masseduequity.org
Additional Policy and Data Resources
Check out our 5 Things series to learn about key policy and data developments in Massachusetts.
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…
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…
Genesis Carela
Senior Policy Analyst for Massachusetts
Genesis Carela is the state senior policy analyst for Massachusetts at The Education Trust. She conducts policy and data…
Recent Actions
Statewide Poll of Parents Reveals Dramatically Different Postsecondary Plans For Students Across Race and Income
Read moreParents’ views and experiences highlight the need to ensure equitable access to information and resources for college and career…
Education Advocates Call on Legislators to Invest in Higher Education
Read moreBOSTON - Monday, September 18,2023 – As policymakers grapple with how to address higher education access and affordability in…
Testimony on Educator Diversity Act – Genesis Carela
Read moreChair Lewis, Chair Garlick, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak this afternoon in…
Statewide Parent Poll Highlights Ongoing Concerns for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development and Mental Health in Massachusetts
Read moreBOSTON (May 24, 2023) – As decision-makers continue to discuss how to best tackle students' unfinished learning amid a…
How Does Massachusetts Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
Read moreSocial, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
