What We Do
From strengthening early literacy and supporting student leadership to partnering with HBCUs and expanding pathways to college and careers, we help create opportunities for students in historically underserved communities to thrive. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable education system for Louisiana’s future.

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Opinion: Louisiana Is Becoming the Blueprint for Rolling Back Black Civil Rights
The damage caused by segregation did not disappear when the laws changed
Louisiana Cannot Turn Back the Clock on Civil Rights
ET-Louisiana and Denise Forte Statement on the Ending of Desegregation Orders in Louisiana and What This Means Nationally
EdTrust in Louisiana Statement on the Passing of State Senator Larry Selders
The EdTrust in Louisiana team is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of State Senator Larry Selders
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Tramelle Howard, J.D.
State Director of Louisiana
Tramelle Howard is an educator, community advocate and a deep believer in the urgent need to advance equity in all of its forms across every context.
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Manager of External Relations (Louisiana)
Keiara is responsible for collaborating with the EdTrust Louisiana state director to advance EdTrust’s equity-driven policy goals in Louisiana.
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