Ed Trust in Massachusetts
Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong
It's time to stop accepting “I'm just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back
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
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
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
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
Parent Poll Highlights Concerns About Math Education and Access to Opportunities Across Massachusetts
A new poll released today by EdTrust in Massachusetts reveals that many parents are worried about their child’s math abilities.
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.
EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Ballot Question Outcome
Massachusetts residents voted in favor of Question 2, eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement.
Massachusetts Parents Concerned About Reading Approaches, Want Focus on Proven Methods
In response to the literary crisis, parents want evidence-based reading instruction in schools.
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.
State Legislative Briefing Aims to Address Inequities in AP Courses for Massachusetts Students
Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.