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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.

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.

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.

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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Defending Education Equity: The Impact of White House Directives

Explore our latest insights and advocacy efforts as we break down the real impact of these White House directives and fight for policies that center students, families, and educators — because we must protect America’s future.

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Fear, Cuts, and Consequences: What Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Massachusetts and Other States

May 06, 2025 by Jennie Williamson

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

Higher Education

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How the Trump Administration Is Attacking Data and Research

April 28, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

Scaling back education data collections like NAEP and ERIC that help make schools better is another step that this administration is taking in the wrong direction

Public Statement

President Trump Deals More Blows to America’s Students

April 24, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education

Higher Education

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Maine is Protecting Trans Students. More States Should Follow Their Lead

April 24, 2025 by George Bowles

The Trump administration has made itself clear: they want the wholesale erasure of transgender people from public life

Students We Serve

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Harvard is Right: Colleges and Universities Need to Draw a Line in the Sand

April 15, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

Harvard is resisting the Trump administration’s expanding war on higher education. More colleges and universities need to follow suit

Higher Education

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An EdTrust Mom Reflects on Returning to Work

April 09, 2025 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

While navigating postpartum life and caring for her children during a rapidly changing America, EdTrust’s P-12 VP experiences heartbreak and hope

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

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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