Education Interrupted

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.

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.

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.

Advocacy

Education Interrupted

When education is interrupted, students, families, and teachers pay the price

May 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Ed Interrupted written on a marina colored background

The dismantling of the Department of Education isn’t just a political move; it’s a direct threat to students, families, teachers, and school leaders, especially in underserved communities.

Education Interrupted is a powerful storytelling series from EdTrust that brings you into the communities, campuses, and lives of those most affected by the ongoing dismantling of our education system. Through the voices of real people, this series reveals the human cost of this administration’s harmful policy decisions. Because education isn’t just a system; it’s real people, with real stories, fighting to protect the future of education in America.

The current education policies are more than just disruption. It’s the interruption of dreams and opportunity.

Videos

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We know everyone has a story to tell — and we want to hear it! If you’re a student, parent, teacher, or former Department of Education employee, we would love to hear from you! Share your story with the EdTrust community.

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