Topic: P-12

EdTrust Comment Urges State Discretion, Strong Transparency and Accountability for New Federal School Voucher Program

December 22, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust comments on the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service's request for comment on the implementation of the new federal school voucher program

Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget

article-cropped December 18, 2025 by Jonathan Feinstein

EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students

The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes

files December 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

This research brief illuminates two foundational pillars of effective math education in Massachusetts: the adoption and implementation of high-quality math curricula, and the availability of educators capable of delivering rigorous and engaging math instruction

New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction

newspaper December 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training

ESSA at 10: The Law was Never About Perfection. It was About Protection for Students

article-cropped December 10, 2025 by Lynn C. Jennings, Ph.D

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education

Massachusetts Releases Preliminary Framework for High School Graduation Requirements

December 10, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

EdTrust-Massachusetts calls for strong standards, equity safeguards, and continued public input

Literacy Unlocked Webinar Series

article-cropped video December 08, 2025 by EdTrust

A webinar series discussing how family partnerships, support for older readers, and access to diverse, representative materials fuel resource equity in literacy reform efforts

Amid a National Debate, a New Massachusetts Poll Sheds Light on Parent Perspectives on Cell Phone Bans in Schools

newspaper December 04, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

A new EdTrust–Massachusetts poll reveals strong parent support for limiting student cellphone use during the school day

Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation

article-cropped November 24, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

An EdWeek article cites flawed research on what type of history teachers, parents, and Americans want their children to learn