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.

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.

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.

Topic: Low-income students

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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

Students We Serve

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Student From a Mixed-Status Family

August 05, 2025 by Gabriela Montell

A first-generation student from a mixed-status family talks about her academic journey, challenges she’s faced, and fears about how this administration’s policies could affect her family and friends

Higher Education

Students We Serve

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

P-12

Students We Serve

A student with a shopping basket looking at items at a food pantry on a college campus

College Students, Food Insecurity, and SNAP Eligibility

August 01, 2025 by Misale Endrias

Roughly 2.2 million college students are eligible for SNAP benefits, but there are many barriers in their way

Higher Education

Students We Serve

A black female college student studying with a laptop open in front of her

Student Story: The Uphill Battle for Transfer Students Just Got Harder

July 31, 2025 by Manuela Mouafo

For college transfer students, there are hidden barriers to overcome as a nontraditional student trying to complete their college degree

Students We Serve

Higher Education

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Why Are Latino Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Outperforming Their More Affluent Peers? Understanding the NAEP SES Index

July 17, 2025 by Hector Biaggi

New NAEP data has a new index to assess students’ socioeconomic status, but with recent NAEP cuts, this data may never come to light

P-12

Students We Serve

Getting To & Through College in the Time of Trump

June 04, 2025 by Gabriela Montell

A student at a private university in Colorado describes her academic journey and how this administration’s policies are impacting students and campus life at her college

Students We Serve

Higher Education