New York

EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

West

EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

Massachusetts

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.

Tag: department of education

95 Education, Civil Rights, and Disability Organizations’ Joint Statement in Opposition to Legislation to Provide Cover to the Administration’s Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education

July 14, 2026 by EdTrust

95 organizations strongly oppose the package of IAA bills set to be marked up in the House Education and Workforce Committee this week

Advocacy

Approval of Indiana Waiver Abandons Federal K-12 Education Law

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Proposed Changes to IDEA, Part B

June 01, 2026 by EdTrust

Education equity organizations joint comment on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)

Advocacy

Students We Serve

EdTrust Comment on Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation

May 20, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s comment on the final Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation

Higher Education

Advocacy

Trump Administration Is Continuing its Unlawful and Incoherent Plans to Damage Public Education

April 28, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Senate Hearing regarding the FY27 Budget Request for the Dept. of Education

Advocacy

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY27 Labor-H Appropriations

April 21, 2026 by EdTrust

We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive

Advocacy

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Trump’s Proposed FY27 Budget Cuts Threaten the Future of Education Research

April 20, 2026 by Ivy Morgan

The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them

P-12

Advocacy