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: Early Childhood Education

OP-ED: Investing in Louisiana’s Earliest Learners: A Clear Path to Academic and Economic Prosperity

March 14, 2024 by Tramelle Howard, J.D.

As we confront our education system’s challenges, early care and education emerge as cost-effective and compelling solutions.

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Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy

February 14, 2024 by Jeff Smink

The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.

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Male child sitting Indian style in library aisle and reading a book

3 Things You Need to Know About Ongoing Reading Reform Efforts

February 07, 2024 by Shayna Levitan

Here are 3 things advocates and education leaders are doing to improve equity in reading outcomes.

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Teachers Need to Learn How to Teach Reading Effectively

January 31, 2024 by Ron Noble

Early literacy in grade school begins with scientifically based reading instruction in teacher prep programs so students can be proficient readers.

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The Literacy Crisis in the U.S. is Deeply Concerning—and Totally Preventable

January 17, 2024 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

Literacy is one of the major civil rights issues of our time. Our children’s future—and our nation’s democracy—depends on us addressing this crisis now.

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This Preschool Handbook is Essential to Early Learning — So Why Do Some States Want to Ban It?

April 26, 2023 by Carrie Gillispie

Recently, Governor Kay Ivey forced the resignation of the secretary of Alabama’s Department of Early Childhood Education, Dr. Barbara Cooper, for allowing the use of a well-known early learning handbook…

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Want Economic Growth? Start by Investing in Child Care

February 27, 2023 by Carrie Gillispie, Antoinette Waller

Politicians often tout healthy signs of the economy: people getting jobs, buying homes, and going back to school. But in a recent Delaware survey, 4 out of 5 families lack…

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Students We Serve

State of the Union – Child Care as a National Priority

February 08, 2023 by Carrie Gillispie

“Let’s make sure working parents can afford to raise a family with sick days, paid family medical leave, affordable child care. That’s going to enable millions more people to go…

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