Topic: P-12

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

files 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

Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments

article-cropped video November 18, 2024 by EdTrust

A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.

Arts in Restorative Justice Programs

article-cropped November 18, 2024 by Tierra Porter

Students need sufficient support; implementing restorative justice may be the key to unlock student success.

EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Ballot Question Outcome

newspaper November 06, 2024 by EdTrust

Massachusetts residents voted in favor of Question 2, eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement.

We Owe It to Our Kids to Support the Houston ISD Bond Measures

newspaper November 01, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Voters can improve Houston school facilities and student health and safety by voting for Propositions A and B.

EdTrust Launches Toolkit to Combat Voucher Programs Amid Heightened Education Policy Debates

newspaper October 30, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s toolkit provides advocates with the information and tools to push back against voucher programs and ensure that traditionally underserved students have access to a high-quality public education.

Protect Public Schools: An Advocacy Toolkit to Fight School Voucher Programs

compass October 30, 2024 by Emily Young, Nadia Torney

Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs.

Why We Need the Department of Education

article-cropped October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer

Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.

EdTrust Launches First Comprehensive Digital Tool to Evaluate Social-Emotional Learning Assessments

newspaper October 24, 2024 by EdTrust

Education leaders need high-quality, equity-focused assessments to ensure adequate support for students’ well-being.