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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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Topic: Literacy

Hispanic female student looks pensive while holding a book in a crowded sitting area on a college campus.

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

Students We Serve

Press Release

New EdTrust Resource Shows How to Expand Promise of Recent State Literacy Efforts So All Children Have the Right to Read

July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

Suite of resources offers practical tactics to improve outcomes for all students

A close up of a hand wearing bracelets reaching out to pick up a paper back book from a row of books

An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy

July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Education Equity

Public Statement

Bi-Partisan Legislators Overwhelmingly Support ‘Reading for All’ Legislation Aimed at Improving Michigan’s Early Reading Outcomes

September 26, 2024 by EdTrust-Midwest

Congress Introduces “National Literacy Month Resolution” Establishing September as National Literacy Month in Response to Nation’s Literacy Crisis

Congress Introduces “National Literacy Month Resolution” Establishing September as National Literacy Month in Response to Nation’s Literacy Crisis

September 19, 2024 by EdTrust

National Parents Union, Educators for Excellence and EdTrust release the following statement.

Public Statement

M-STEP Data Underscores Need to Urgently Invest More in Michigan’s Students, Particularly Those Who Are Underserved

August 28, 2024 by EdTrust-Midwest

Public Letter

Letter to Michigan Speaker of the House: Senate Bills 567 and 568

August 22, 2024 by EdTrust-Midwest

Public Testimony

Testimony Before the House Education Committee on Dyslexia

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust-Midwest

Public Testimony

Testimony Before the House Education Committee on Dyslexia

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust-Midwest