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: P-12

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Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Texas

February 12, 2024 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D., Hector Biaggi

This brief provides data analyses and a scan of policies and practices in Texas for advocates, educators, and policymakers who are leading the work at the state level to increase access to advanced coursework for Black and Latino students.

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Advocating for Funding and Resource Equity as Federal COVID Relief Ends

February 09, 2024 by EdTrust

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3 Things You Need to Know About Ongoing Reading Reform Efforts

February 07, 2024 by Shayna Levitan

Here are 3 things advocates and education leaders are doing to improve equity in reading outcomes.

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Assessments Should Be More Inclusive to Reflect All Students’ Cultures Experiences

February 06, 2024 by EdTrust

New EdTrust Report Details How to Make Assessments More Inclusive, Provide More Accurate Data.

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Advocates’ Guide to Demanding Racially and Culturally Inclusive State Assessments

February 06, 2024 by Shayna Levitan, Nicholas Munyan-Penney

EdTrust argues for annual federally required assessments to be more inclusive, explaining why these changes are necessary, how they can provide more accurate data, and how policymakers can exert consumer pressure on vendors to create more inclusive assessments.

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The Importance of Embedding Equity into Principal Pipelines

February 01, 2024 by Nathan Kriha

Embedding equity in principal pipelines is crucial for teacher retention and improved student outcomes.

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Teachers Need to Learn How to Teach Reading Effectively

January 31, 2024 by Ron Noble

Early literacy in grade school begins with scientifically based reading instruction in teacher prep programs so students can be proficient readers.

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State Legislative Briefing Aims to Address Inequities in AP Courses for Massachusetts Students

January 30, 2024 by EdTrust

Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.

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