Topic: Education Equity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education and the workforce, but at what cost?

The current administration is weaponizing civil rights laws to eliminate opportunities and resources for Black students

Denise Forte’s Commencement Address to the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Class of 2026

Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, delivered prepared remarks on May 6th, at EdTrust’s 30th anniversary celebration

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

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

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

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

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