Ed Trust in Massachusetts
Who We Are & What We Do
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.
Together we:
- Draw attention to educational inequities in Massachusetts
- Advocate for policies and practices that improve opportunity and outcomes for students of color, linguistically diverse students, students from economically disadvantaged families, and students with disabilities
- Work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice
Meet Our Team
Jennie Williamson
State Director for Massachusetts
Jennie Williamson is the State Director for The Education Trust-Massachusetts, where she leads the development and implementation of the Massachusetts team’s strategic vision, long term and short-term goals, and priorities.
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Chanthy Lopes Toro
Engagement and Communications Assistant Director (Massachusetts)
Chanthy works alongside students, families, and community advocates to build urgency and collective will through meaningful engagement and strategic communications to draw attention to the educational inequities that affect underserved students in Massachusetts.
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Genesis Carela
Policy Senior Analyst (Massachusetts)
Genesis conducts policy and data analyses to aid in the development and advancement of policy recommendations on issues related to educational opportunity and outcomes in Massachusetts.
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Press Releases
Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout
A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities
New Brief: Massachusetts Faces Math Crisis, Students Falling Behind at Alarming Rates
A brief by EdTrust in Massachusetts sheds light on a growing and urgent crisis: students across the Commonwealth are falling behind in math at alarming rates
Blog
Fear, Cuts, and Consequences: What Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Massachusetts and Other States
For Massachusetts, a state grounded in values of ensuring all residents feel welcome, protected, and have equitable opportunities to thrive, the president’s agenda is devastating
Resources
The State of Math in Massachusetts: A Data-Driven Look at Massachusetts’ Math Crisis and What Can Be Done
Math proficiency has sharply declined across the nation, and recent data shows that many Massachusetts students are entering higher education unprepared for the mathematical demands of college, careers, and beyond
5 Things to Know About Learning Loss and Recovery in Massachusetts
On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic ‘learning losses’ than the rest of the country.
Literacy Matters: Addressing the Crisis in Massachusetts Education
In Massachusetts, many students lack access to high-quality and culturally responsive reading instruction and materials, which has led to a literacy crisis that disproportionately impacts students from underserved communities.