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.

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The Power of Numbers Parent Perspectives and Policy Solutions

Parent Poll Highlights Concerns About Math Education and Access to Opportunities Across Massachusetts

January 15, 2025 by EdTrust

A new poll released today by EdTrust in Massachusetts reveals that many parents are worried about their child’s math abilities.

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Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs: A 50-State Scan

January 10, 2025 by Nathan Kriha, Sarah Westphal, Jonathan Feinstein, Erin Mote

Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs let candidates earn a salary, train with a mentor & work toward teaching licensure.

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A female teacher holding a book open and pointing at the contents

Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

Advocacy

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A student fabricates parts of a solar-powered boat while an instructor supervises.

Increase College and Career Readiness in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

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Advocacy

On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic learning losses than the rest of the country. Recent data reveals that in Massachusetts, pandemic learning losses have been more severe than the national average. From 2019 to 2022, Massachusetts students experienced a decline of 0.66 points in average math scores and 0.44 points in average reading scores, compared to national declines of 0.53 in math and 0.31 in reading.

5 Things to Know About Learning Loss and Recovery in Massachusetts

December 09, 2024 by EdTrust

On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic ‘learning losses’ than the rest of the country.

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Education Equity

A New Model Can Provide Better, More Timely Assessment Data

December 04, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust proposes through-year assessment systems that help teachers adjust instruction and support students.

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A mixed race teenage girl is taking a high school standardized test in class.

Designing Equitable Through-Year Assessments

December 04, 2024 by Shayna Levitan, Nicholas Munyan-Penney

Crucial technical considerations for advocates and state administrators.

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5 Things Every Equity Advocate Should Know About Through-Year Assessments

December 04, 2024 by Shayna Levitan, Nicholas Munyan-Penney

Equitable and thoughtfully designed through-year assessments can enhance summative assessment systems to better meet the academic needs of all students.

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