Topic: State Advocacy

TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education

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

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

Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submitted a joint public comment on Indiana’s revised proposed A-F school accountability system regulations

A new report outlines a strategic blueprint to expand access, improve student outcomes, and strengthen the public higher education system in Massachusetts

Texas has made historic policy shifts to expand and incentivize high-quality teacher preparation. This tool helps school systems plan and budget strategically to maximize the impact of the state’s new Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program Allotment

As federal financial aid shrinks, college access and affordability will hinge on how states distribute student aid and set eligibility requirements. A new EdTrust report examines state financial aid programs in three Midwestern states.

Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification