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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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Public Statement

EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Passage of the “Right to Read” Early Literacy Law

June 26, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Massachusetts has taken a decisive step toward making literacy a reality for every child through the enactment of the comprehensive “Right to Read” early literacy law

Public Statement

Strengthening the Pell Grant for Millions of Low-Income Students

June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

Higher Education

Press Release

College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees

June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students

Students We Serve

Higher Education

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New Loan Limits Threaten Graduate Education Access and Affordability

June 23, 2026 by Victoria Jackson

The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will limit access to advanced degrees and drive many students toward riskier private loans

Higher Education

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How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks

June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie

Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators

Higher Education

Public Statement

Students’ Civil Rights Are Being Treated Like an Afterthought

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Transfers of OSERS and OCR

Education Equity

Public Statement

Approval of Indiana Waiver Abandons Federal K-12 Education Law

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte

graphic of a globe and books superimposed over Accurate History vs. Patriotic Education as caption under an eagle and American flag

Accurate History vs. Patriotic Education

June 16, 2026 by EdTrust

The Trump administration is trying to control what’s taught in classrooms

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Three middle school students, one male and two female, discussing while holding laptops and tablets outdoors while other students play in the background

Protect Public Schools: An Advocacy Toolkit to Fight School Voucher Programs

June 15, 2026 by Emily Young, Nadia Torney

Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs.

Education Equity