The Hidden Bias in College ROI Frameworks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters
From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement
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