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