Topic: Literacy

Too Many Adolescents in MA Are Struggling with the Literacy Skills They Need for Success After High School

article-cropped June 04, 2026 by Genesis Carela

Thousands of middle and high school students in Massachusetts are struggling to meet grade-level literacy expectations — and too often, policymakers are ignoring the problem

Can You Tell Us How to Get to Sesame Street?

microphone June 03, 2026 by EdTrust

In this episode, we discuss the show’s powerful legacy and its ongoing mission to provide free, high-quality educational content to all children, especially those in under-resourced communities

An Education Worthy of Our Democracy

article-cropped May 18, 2026 by Denise Forte

Denise Forte’s Commencement Address to the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Class of 2026

Trump Budget Proposal Tells a Story that Doesn’t Support Literacy

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Shayna Levitan

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust on the Advancement of H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act

March 17, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust is pleased to see bipartisan legislation, H.R. 7890, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, advance out of the Committee on Education & Workforce

Literacy Unlocked Webinar Series

article-cropped video December 08, 2025 by EdTrust

A webinar series discussing how family partnerships, support for older readers, and access to diverse, representative materials fuel resource equity in literacy reform efforts

Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education

article-cropped October 15, 2025 by Genesis Carela

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I reflect on my family’s journey and the future of Latino children across MA

EdTrust in Massachusetts’ Statement on the Latest Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Results

October 01, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Too many students across the Commonwealth are falling behind in reading, writing, & math at pivotal moments in their education

Libraries Are at the Heart of the Reading Ecosystem

article-cropped September 22, 2025 by Brooks Rainwater

At a time when only 31% of 4th graders are reading proficiently, libraries are under attack. But public libraries are an essential piece to literacy