Topic: Advanced Coursework

Maryland Middle School Students Are Being Left Behind

article-cropped July 13, 2026 by Natalia Mendizabal

When people discuss college and career opportunities, why are students expected to wait until high school to access college and career opportunities?

Our Kids Deserve a Diploma that Actually Opens Doors

article-cropped July 10, 2026 by Beatriz Villarreal

We send our children to Houston ISD schools every morning, hoping that when they graduate, they'll be ready for what comes next

30 Years Later: What EdTrust’s Early Work Still Teaches Us About Education Equity

article-cropped March 27, 2026 by Nicolle Grayson

Good Teaching Matters, a seminal EdTrust report from 1998, looks at the state of education in the U.S. and the persistent inequities that hold students back. That message still resonates today

New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction

newspaper December 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training

The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes

files December 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

This research brief illuminates two foundational pillars of effective math education in Massachusetts: the adoption and implementation of high-quality math curricula, and the availability of educators capable of delivering rigorous and engaging math instruction

Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong

article-cropped August 15, 2025 by Chanthy Lopes Toro, Emily Marhan

It's time to stop accepting “I'm just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back

Social Justice in Mathematics

article-cropped July 29, 2025 by Tonya Clarke, PhD

Too often, mathematics classrooms are governed by rigid, Eurocentric practices that overwhelm students

Transforming Math Placement: Bridging P-12 Math Policy and College Success

article-cropped July 22, 2025 by Brianna Huynh

Students’ early math experiences shape their long-term academic and career opportunities

Transforming P–12 Math Outcomes in the U.S. Requires Bold and Comprehensive Change

article-cropped July 15, 2025 by Amelia Malone

The future of our nation’s success depends on a mathematically literate society, yet only 10% of adults demonstrate mastery of basic math concepts