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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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Public Comment

Joint Comment on Indiana’s Draft ESSA Waiver Application

August 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submitted a joint public comment on Indiana’s draft waiver application regarding Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements

Public Comment

Joint Comment on the Secretary’s Supplemental Priority on Artificial Intelligence in Education

August 21, 2025 by EdTrust

Public comment on the 30-day public notice from the Department of Education (ED) regarding the proposed Secretary’s Supplemental Priority on advancing artificial intelligence in education

Education Equity

Black male student doing math exercises on a white board

Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong

August 15, 2025 by Chanthy Lopes Toro, Emily Marhan

It's time to stop accepting “I'm just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back

close up of eyeglasses sitting on top of a math book

From Books to Belonging: How Reading Makes Students More Resilient

August 11, 2025 by Ja’Niya Baptiste

Books spark a love of reading, foster understanding, and help students with their social, emotional and academic development

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Group of Black college students studying individually at a table at a library

The Trump Administration’s Strategy to Influence Higher Education and What K-12 Schools Can Learn from It

August 07, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

For K-12 schools and districts, the Trump Administration’s attacks on Higher Ed serve as a warning of what could come

Education Equity

Higher Education

Hispanic female student looks pensive while holding a book in a crowded sitting area on a college campus.

Literacy Is a Human Right: Why Reading Matters for Every Career Path

August 04, 2025 by Ameshia Cross

How American’s literacy crisis negatively influences career opportunities and success after high school

Students We Serve

Public Statement

EdTrust Applauds the Senators’ Pushback Against the Great American Heist

August 01, 2025 by EdTrust

Bipartisan education funding bill rejects Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Higher Education

Press Release

New EdTrust Resource Shows How to Expand Promise of Recent State Literacy Efforts So All Children Have the Right to Read

July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

Suite of resources offers practical tactics to improve outcomes for all students

A close up of a hand wearing bracelets reaching out to pick up a paper back book from a row of books

An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy

July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Education Equity