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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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Press Release

New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments

February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

A female student in the foreground with her classmates in the background in a classroom

How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments

February 11, 2025 by Adam Ezring, Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

The Nation's Report Card

NAEP 2024 Results Tell Us that it’s Time for Action

January 30, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

NAEP, or the Nation’s Report Card, 2024 scores are in, and the bottom line is that our nation’s students need more support.

Press Release

Vouchers Aren’t the Answer to Recent NAEP Scores, Says EdTrust

January 29, 2025 by EdTrust

Policymakers and school leaders should focus on what works to improve the nation’s public schools, given disappointing test results.

Public Statement

Statement from EdTrust on the Freeze of Federal Assistance

January 28, 2025 by EdTrust

President Trump’s series of executive orders has disrupted vital anti-poverty, healthcare, housing, disaster relief, and education programs.

Higher Education

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.

male teacher speaking in front of a classroom to students

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

Higher Education

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

Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

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-Texas