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: Educator Diversity

New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers

April 10, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas

P-12

Advocacy

The Majority of Students in the U.S. are Children of Color. Their Teachers Should Represent Them

February 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Department of Education’s $600 Million Cuts to Teacher Training Grants

Students We Serve

P-12

Advocacy

A young black female student standing holding a book with civil rights posters in the background

Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World

February 13, 2025 by Lisa Lazare

In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical

Students We Serve

P-12

Advocacy

male teacher speaking in front of a classroom to students

Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: A 50-State Scan

January 10, 2025 by Nathan Kriha, Sarah Westphal, Jonathan Feinstein, Erin Mote

Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs let candidates earn a salary, train with a mentor & work toward teaching licensure

P-12

A female teacher holding a book open and pointing at the contents

Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

Advocacy

P-12

A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling

September 04, 2024 by Rebeca Shackleford, Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D.

Pathways help students move from P-12 to college & career more seamlessly. EdTrust & All4Ed report explains the ideal system.

P-12

Teacher and students sitting on the floor together stacking hands

Transfer Students Are Key to Building a More Diverse, Better Prepared Teacher Workforce

May 20, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Expanding preparation pathways for transfer candidates and supporting their success are vital steps toward increasing representation of Black and Latino educators in Texas.

P-12