Topic: Literacy

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

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

article-cropped 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