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: Federal Advocacy

Congress Introduces “National Literacy Month Resolution” Establishing September as National Literacy Month in Response to Nation’s Literacy Crisis

September 19, 2024 by EdTrust

National Parents Union, Educators for Excellence and EdTrust release the following statement.

Advocacy

P-12

Federal TRIO Program Eligibility

August 23, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust comment on Federal TRIO Program Eligibility

Advocacy

Students We Serve

Graphic of the United States and state capitol

Ensuring Full FAFSA Functionality is Key

August 08, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of EdTrust on the Biden-Harris administration’s FAFSA announcement

Higher Education

Advocacy

Bipartisan Senate Labor-H Package Lays Groundwork for Future Deal

August 02, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Augustus Mays, vice president for Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust, on the Fiscal Year 2025 Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill.

Advocacy

House Doubles Down on Cuts to Education

July 09, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement for EdTrust, on the Fiscal Year 2025 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill

Advocacy

P-12

Postsecondary Student Success Grants Program Comment

July 09, 2024 by EdTrust

Priorities, Requirements, and Definitions for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program.

Advocacy

Higher Education

Two high school girls working on STEM project in class

A Policy Roadmap That Steers Students of Color to Success, From Pre-K Through College

June 29, 2024 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

A new framework that could evolve P-16 policies and practices for students of color without relying on affirmative action.

Higher Education

Advocacy

Students We Serve

EdTrust IPEDS Data Collection Comment

June 24, 2024 by EdTrust

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Education Equity

Advocacy