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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

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.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

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The Department of Education’s Newest Broken Promise: Cutting Pandemic Relief Funding

April 08, 2025 by EdTrust

The Dept of Ed is taking back $3 billion in pandemic relief funding that Congress already promised to states. What’s at stake?

Education Equity

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10 Governors Agree with Trump and Want to Run Their Own Education System. But How Are Their States Doing?

March 27, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

Republican governors from ten states attended Trump’s EO signing to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. But these states’ students perform poorly

Public Statement

Dismantling the Department of Education Will Have a Disastrous Impact on Civil Rights and Learning of Underserved Students

March 20, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust

Entrance to the Department of Education building in Washington DC

Why Returning Education Entirely to the States is a Dangerous Proposition

March 20, 2025 by EdTrust

Dismantling the Department of Education and returning education to the states will put all students in the U.S. at risk

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VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

March 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Watch EdTrust experts explain the complicated education policies being enacted by the White House and hear from teachers who are affected

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Find Out How Much Federal Education Aid Your State Could Lose

March 13, 2025 by EdTrust

A 50-state scan of 2025 state budgets and the estimated new budget without federal education funding

Education Equity

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The Further Gutting of the Department of Education

March 11, 2025 by Blair Wriston

Cutting nearly half of mission-critical positions across the Department of Education means fewer resources and support for students and families

Higher Education

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Press Conference on Dismantling the Department of Education

March 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Highlights from a press conference held by EdTrust about a pending Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education

Students We Serve

Public Statement

Statement by the Statewide, Non-partisan Coalition, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity, on Planned Changes to U.S. Department of Education

March 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest