The FAFSA Changed My Life. Requiring Students to Complete It Could Transform Thousands More
For students from low-income backgrounds, going to college can seem like an impossible dream. But the key to making that dream a reality often lies in completing a single form
Statement by EdTrust in Louisiana on the 2026 State Budget Cycle
Louisiana is facing a familiar and consequential budget choice: whether to prioritize investments that strengthen public education or to continue expanding programs without the guardrails needed to ensure equity and impact
Texas Higher Education Student Advisory Council (SAC)
Students leading the fight for access and success in Texas higher education
Parents Divided as AI Rapidly Reshapes Massachusetts Classrooms
New statewide poll reveals widespread student use of AI, sharp divisions in parent sentiment, and strong demand for digital literacy
From First-Gen to First-of-Many: How TRIO Changes What’s Possible
TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education
Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget
EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students
The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes
This research brief illuminates two foundational pillars of effective math education in Massachusetts: the adoption and implementation of high-quality math curricula, and the availability of educators capable of delivering rigorous and engaging math instruction
New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction
Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training
Joint Comment on Indiana’s Revised Proposed A-F School Accountability System
Educational equity and civil rights organizations submitted a joint public comment on Indiana’s revised proposed A-F school accountability system regulations