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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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The Earnings Test Is Coming for Religious Education

July 09, 2026 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

A new earnings test narrowly defines and focuses on wages to determine if academic programs provide economic value. For those in public service, they are doomed to fail

Higher Education

Public Statement

Strengthening the Pell Grant for Millions of Low-Income Students

June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

Higher Education

Press Release

College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees

June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students

Students We Serve

Higher Education

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New Loan Limits Threaten Graduate Education Access and Affordability

June 23, 2026 by Victoria Jackson

The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will limit access to advanced degrees and drive many students toward riskier private loans

Higher Education

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How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks

June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie

Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators

Higher Education

Getting to and Through College

What’s Next for the Class of 2026? High School Seniors Reflect on College, Careers, and Feeling Ready for the Future

June 10, 2026 by Gabriela Montell

High school seniors discuss life after graduation — including selecting colleges, managing costs, and the support systems that have prepared them.

Higher Education

Press Release

Massachusetts Poll Shows College Interest Slipping Amid Growing Gaps in Readiness and Access

June 10, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Higher Education

Public Statement

House Proposal Would Slash Ed Investment

June 04, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the House’s FY27 Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bill

Higher Education

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Unlocking Students’ Pathways to College & Career Part 2

May 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 2 of the two-part series dives deeper and explore what it looks like when pathways work

Higher Education