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.

Series: Race and Disability

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The Power of Perception: A Tale of Two Different Educational Experiences

February 26, 2025 by Deonte Iverson

To address inequities within student discipline, schools must move away from zero-tolerance discipline systems, which are not responsive to students

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve

How Educators Can Support Chronically Absent Students

February 19, 2025 by Logan McDermott

About 16 million students are chronically absent — these rates are particularly high for students with disabilities and students of color

P-12

Students We Serve

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Unfair Punishments: How School Discipline Disproportionately Targets Students with Disabilities

February 12, 2025 by Tatianna Zambrano, M. Ed.

The failure of discipline systems violates the rights of students with disabilities and leads to injustices in education outcomes.

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve

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Preparing Inclusive Classrooms for Success

February 05, 2025 by Kourtney Clark

As inclusion grows within our classrooms, policymakers must better equip general education teachers while also increasing retention of special education teachers.

Students We Serve