Topic: Education Equity

The Hidden Bias in College ROI Frameworks

files April 15, 2026 by Michelle Chen, Sebastian Kane

Most ROI models underestimate the value of colleges serving high proportions of students of color and those from low-income backgrounds by focusing solely on graduate earnings and ignoring factors like race, income, and local job markets. But there’s a fairer way to evaluate colleges’ true worth

Why Funding Matters for School Improvement

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

Joint Comment on Comprehensive Centers

April 03, 2026 by EdTrust

Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers

Indiana’s Waiver Request Abandon’s Students in Low-Performing Schools

article-cropped April 02, 2026 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney

Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools

Responsible AI in Education Begins with Centering and Listening to Communities

article-cropped March 31, 2026 by Denise Forte

As AI rapidly enters classrooms, its potential benefits for students of color and those from low-income communities are undermined when funders fail to partner with families and communities — silencing their voices and increasing the risk of harm

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

For 30 Years, We’ve Chosen Students — Every Time

article-cropped March 27, 2026 by Denise Forte

EdTrust’s standard for advocacy never changed. It has always been set by the students who’ve been denied the resources they need to succeed

Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap

files March 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters

From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement

article-cropped March 26, 2026 by Donna Johnson Geist

When a school is identified for improvement under ESSA, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions — but leaders need to understand why improvement is needed before determining their solutions