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.

Nathan Kriha

P-12 Policy Analyst

Nathan Kriha is a policy analyst on the P-12 policy team where he focuses on topics related to educator quality and increasing the number of teachers of color in the educator workforce.

Prior to joining Ed Trust, Nathan worked as a legal assistant at Kriha Boucek, LLC, where he helped guide school administrators as they navigated the early stages of the pandemic. Then, while pursuing his MPP, Nathan served as a research associate for FutureEd, providing research and writing support on projects ranging from ESSER spending to statewide longitudinal data systems.

A native of Chicagoland, Nathan holds a master’s of public policy from Georgetown and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame.

Favorite Sports Team:
Notre Dame. Let’s go Irish!!

What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?|I’m an avid reader, I love sci-fi and literary fiction.

What drew you to education?
I have always loved school and the process of learning — many of my favorite moments in life take place in or around schools. However, the ongoing political chaos that started in 2016 made me realize just how fragile education policy can be and that we, as a country, need more people fiercely advocating on behalf of the students and families that are far too often ignored.

Author Archives

Navigating the Promise and Peril of AI for Students of Color

March 01, 2024 by Nathan Kriha

The potential of AI to empower educators to support students more effectively is enticing, but it's imperative that the inequities and potential risks be understood and mitigated.

Students We Serve

P-12

Education Equity