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

Testimony of Denise Forte on Senate FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

June 16, 2025 by EdTrust

On behalf of EdTrust, a national nonprofit committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the American education system, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (L-HHS-ED) Appropriations bill.

Higher Education

P-12

female math student writing mathematical formulas on a white board

Math Learning Network

June 10, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust convenes a Math Learning Network of equity and civil rights organizations to explore equitable access to, and opportunities for success in, mathematics

P-12

watercolor image of the planet earth in space

Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk

June 02, 2025 by Jonathan Klein, Kristen Hengtgen

Ending these tax credits for schools to make climate-friendly upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources

P-12

Education Equity

Advocacy

Chronic Absenteeism Working Group with Sen. Zaffrini Legislative Aide, William Montemayor

Educator Voices at the Texas Capitol

May 29, 2025 by Brandon Jenkins, Valeria Pulido, Obinna Ibeh, Raven Coleman

The EdTrust in Texas Educator Advisory Council and Teach Plus Texas Fellows came together for a powerful day of advocacy

P-12

Advocacy

#MAFamilyVoice: 5 Years Post-Pandemic: What MA Parents Want Schools to Know banner graphic with logos and images of four individuals, three wearing masks

Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout

May 29, 2025 by EdTrust

A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities

Education Equity

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Advocacy