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.

Topic: Advocacy

A female teacher reading a book in front of a group of seated young students in a classroom

Student Story: Defunding AmeriCorps isn’t Very American

June 30, 2025 by Jay M.

Slashing funding for AmeriCorps puts both elementary and college students at a disadvantage in their education

P-12

Advocacy

College football player prepares to kick the ball to start the game. His teammates prepare to accompany him downfield.

The Great American Heist Comes for College Athletes: How Congress is Robbing Students of Opportunity

June 27, 2025 by Eddie Comeaux

Division I college athletes seem successful. But many athletes struggle to cover basic living expenses. Limiting Pell Grants would make things worse

Higher Education

Advocacy

Joint Letter regarding Urgent Concerns Regarding Withholding of Critical Education Funding

June 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Education equity advocacy organizations urged Senators to oppose the confirmation of Department of Education nominees until Fiscal Year 2025 congressionally appropriated education funds have been properly and fully released

Advocacy

P-12

Americans Need More Civic Knowledge

June 26, 2025 by Dominique McCord

The lack of civic knowledge is preventable and begins in our schools, where civic education has been declining

Advocacy

P-12

Education Equity

State Fact Sheet: 2025 Budget Reconciliation

June 25, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

Spending and tax changes proposed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will have devastating impacts on students and their families

Advocacy

A middle school classroom with young students sitting on a table listening to a male teacher standing in front of a white board

2 Executive Orders That Hinder School Discipline Progress and Civil Rights

June 25, 2025 by Kathryn E. Wiley

Two executive orders target K-12 school discipline for Black students and other underserved students, even though they are disciplined more than their white peers

Advocacy

Social, Emotional and Academic Development