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

A Budget for Billionaires, Not Families — The Senate Must Say No

May 22, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on House passage of “Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Advocacy

P-12

A middle school classroom with young students sitting on a table listening to a male teacher standing in front of a white board

Why Defunding AmeriCorps is a Mistake

May 20, 2025 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

The Trump Administration’s decision to eliminate nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants and place 85% of AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave is deeply misguided

Advocacy

Congress Should Reject “Great American Heist” Budget Plan

May 13, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on budget reconciliation

Higher Education

Advocacy

P-12

5 Reasons why the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is Bad for Students

May 12, 2025 by Augustus Mays

Congress is currently considering the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), which would create a 100% federal tax credit for individuals and corporations who donate to private scholarship-granting organizations

Advocacy

P-12

Fear, Cuts, and Consequences: What Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Massachusetts and Other States

May 06, 2025 by Jennie Williamson

For Massachusetts, a state grounded in values of ensuring all residents feel welcome, protected, and have equitable opportunities to thrive, the president’s agenda is devastating

Advocacy

Higher Education

P-12

graphic of a female teacher teaching in front of four students sitting on desks

How the Trump Administration Is Attacking Data and Research

April 28, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

Scaling back education data collections like NAEP and ERIC that help make schools better is another step that this administration is taking in the wrong direction

P-12

Advocacy