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: College & Career Readiness

Mansur Ali Buffins coaches 6th grader Cordarious Williams on setting goals at Clarke Middle School. Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski

Maryland Middle School Students Are Being Left Behind

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?

P-12

A student raises her hand to share her work with her teacher.

We Need More Student-Led Research Programs Like YPAR

July 13, 2026 by Ana Blandon, Lixcy Pereira, Samuel Lopez

YPAR helped us figure out what questions we should ask, and what information school counselors should be giving us for college and career exploration

P-12

Black male student studying in the library between library stacks

Our Kids Deserve a Diploma that Actually Opens Doors

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

P-12

A shot of a camera screen with a female speaking to a microphone with wires coming out and placed on top of a camera stand

Unlocking Students’ Pathways to College & Career Part 2

May 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 2 of the two-part series dives deeper and explore what it looks like when pathways work

P-12

Higher Education

Two women standing and looking at the camera smiling

Unlocking Students’ Pathways to College & Career Part 1

May 20, 2026 by EdTrust

An honest look at how unclear pathways are leaving graduates unprepared for what comes next

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Higher Education

Instructor using a computer display to teach a class in a dental lab on a college campus.

Advancing College & Career Readiness: A Blueprint for School Board Policy

March 23, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Local school systems must adopt strong, lasting policies that help ensure that all students have access to clear pathways to college, careers, and well-paying jobs after graduation

P-12

Higher Education

Advocacy

A close up photo of the FAFSA federal student aid application form

Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana

March 16, 2026 by Victoria Jackson, Kyla Hurns, Paulina Fraser

A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance

P-12

Higher Education