Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education
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
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
EdTrust-Massachusetts Responds to New National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Data
September 12, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts The recently released 12th grade math and reading National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores are deeply alarming
National Trends, Local Consequences: NAEP Results Highlight Continued Work for Texas
September 11, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas The newly released 12th grade NAEP scores reveal alarming national trends: student achievement is declining in both reading & math
More 2024 NAEP Results Reaffirm That Our Nation’s Students Need More Support
September 11, 2025 by Ivy Morgan Amid a literacy crisis, new national assessment results show that reading scores for high school seniors are at an all-time low
NAEP Results Underscore Urgency for High School Students
September 11, 2025 by EdTrust-Louisiana The newly released 12th grade NAEP scores reveal alarming national trends: student achievement is declining in both reading & math
From Books to Belonging: How Reading Makes Students More Resilient
August 11, 2025 by Ja’Niya Baptiste Books spark a love of reading, foster understanding, and help students with their social, emotional and academic development
Literacy Is a Human Right: Why Reading Matters for Every Career Path
August 04, 2025 by Ameshia Cross How American’s literacy crisis negatively influences career opportunities and success after high school