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.

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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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

Advocacy

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

P-12

Advocacy

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

Advocacy

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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

P-12

Advocacy

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Undocumented Students Are Living in Fear on College Campuses. The Effects of Campus Raids

March 19, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members

Higher Education

Advocacy

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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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

Advocacy

The Continuing Resolution Is Not a Win for Students

March 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Failure to specify funding priorities gives the Trump administration dangerous authority

Advocacy

EdTrust Condemns the Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Investigations Against DEI in Higher Education

March 14, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust strongly condemns the Trump administration’s and Secretary McMahon’s politically motivated investigations into college and university Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs

Advocacy

Social, Emotional and Academic Development