The Equity Line contains original analyses, commentary, and “on the ground” stories of students, parents, educators, and activists all over the nation striving to improve education. It chronicles our efforts, as well as those of partners and friends who are working toward the shared goal of closing gaps.
Profiles in Education Equity: Rachel Man, Teacher Leader
Rachel Man is in her fifth year as a teacher…
Special Edition: ExtraOrdinary Districts Need Extraordinary School Leaders. How Do We Get Them?
Education Trust’s podcast, “ExtraOrdinary Districts,” illustrated that: school leaders…
Why Exclusionary School Discipline Practices are a Civil Rights Issue
The newly formed Federal Commission on School Safety, chaired by…
Free College Can Be a Good Idea, But Only if It Helps Students Who Struggle the Most to Pay
Last week, Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii introduced the Debt…
FY18 Spending Bill: What’s Good, Bad, and Next for Equity Advocates
Let’s be honest: There has been a lot of…
Profiles in Education Equity: Steve Smith, Executive Director, Black Education Strategy Roundtable
For years, Steve Smith has been an active member with…
Students of Color Face Steep School Funding Gaps
“In the county , EVERYTHING is better! Over here, we…
How Black Panther Has the Power to Ignite an Education Movement
This Black History Month, the world witnessed a revolutionary movement…
5 Ways State Leaders Can Support Teacher Diversity
At Ed Trust, we want to continue the conversation about…
A Conversation With Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling About the Experiences — and Importance — of Black Teachers
This Black History Month, Ed Trust honors the rich…
Reauthorizing HEA: Alexander’s Approach to Accountability Misses the Mark on Equity
Last week, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) released a white…
HEA: Equity Must Be At the Core of the Higher Education Act
At The Education Trust, we believe equity must be at…
Reporte nuevo: Un estudio del éxito de estudiantes universarios latinos
The Education Trust lanza un reporte nuevo que examina las…
New Report: A Look at Latino Student Success
The Education Trust just released A Look at Latino Student…
The PROSPER Act Would Move Our Nation’s Higher Education System Backward
A bill proposed last week by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R…
The ASPIRE ACT: Improving Student Outcomes and Equity in Higher Education
Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their…
