Ed Trust in Massachusetts

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

A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities

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

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

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

A new poll released today by EdTrust in Massachusetts reveals that many parents are worried about their child’s math abilities.

On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic ‘learning losses’ than the rest of the country.

Massachusetts residents voted in favor of Question 2, eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement.

In response to the literary crisis, parents want evidence-based reading instruction in schools.

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.

Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.