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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

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.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

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Topic: Federal Advocacy

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The Trump Administration’s Strategy to Influence Higher Education and What K-12 Schools Can Learn from It

August 07, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

For K-12 schools and districts, the Trump Administration’s attacks on Higher Ed serve as a warning of what could come

Education Equity

Higher Education

Public Statement

Columbia and Brown’s Agreements to Share Student Data with the Trump Administration Aids and Abets a Racist Agenda

August 05, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte on Columbia and Brown’s agreements to share student data with the Trump administration

Education Equity

Higher Education

Public Statement

EdTrust Applauds the Senators’ Pushback Against the Great American Heist

August 01, 2025 by EdTrust

Bipartisan education funding bill rejects Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Higher Education

Public Statement

Statement from EdTrust Vice President Allison Socol on the Release of Withheld Federal Education Funds

July 25, 2025 by EdTrust

This is a win for students, but the Great American Heist isn’t over

Public Testimony

Testimony of Denise Forte at Senate K-12 Education Spotlight Forum

July 24, 2025 by Denise Forte

In her testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of the illegal withholding of federal education funds and the attacks on the Department of Education

Public Statement

Supreme Court Clears Path to Further Dismantle Department of Education

July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to continue its effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education isn’t reform—it’s a full-scale assault on student opportunity

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States Fight Back Against the Department of Education

July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year

Public Letter

Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY26 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants

July 11, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned 14 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $55 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

Higher Education

Public Statement

EdTrust Condemns Department of Education’s Decision to Block Undocumented Students from Postsecondary Programs

July 10, 2025 by EdTrust

The decision to end access to career, technical, and adult education programs for undocumented students is a deliberate attack on opportunity, equity, and the American Dream

Higher Education

Students We Serve