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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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Topic: Race Relations in Schools

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VIDEO: Trump’s Chaotic Carnival Ride for Students

June 02, 2025 by EdTrust

Ever since Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, he and his administration have enacted harmful education policies that put our nation’s students at risk

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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Undocumented Students Are Living in Fear on College Campuses. The Effects of Campus Raids

March 19, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members

Higher Education

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Public Statement

EdTrust Condemns the Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Investigations Against DEI in Higher Education

March 14, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust strongly condemns the Trump administration’s and Secretary McMahon’s politically motivated investigations into college and university Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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Erasing Opportunity: How Trump’s Education Policies Harm Black College Students

March 10, 2025 by Iyana Moore

The Trump administration’s policies have reversed the advancements made, putting Black students at increased risk

Students We Serve

Higher Education

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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The Department of Education’s Efforts to Ban DEI is a Perversion of the Civil Rights Act

February 18, 2025 by Eric Duncan, J.D.

It’s unfathomable that the Civil Rights Act is being invoked to ban DEI and denounce “reverse racism” by the Department of Education

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Public Statement

Eliminating DEI programs in Schools and Universities is an Economic and Educational Disaster in the Making

February 17, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president, EdTrust, on the recent Dear Colleague letter from the Department of Education

Higher Education

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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Protected: Opening Doors for More Americans – a Toolkit for State Advocates

February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.

Higher Education

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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Ushering in the Latest Wave of Ugly Racism

November 11, 2024 by Ameshia Cross

Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

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Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas

October 15, 2024 by Kaci Wright

How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.

Students We Serve

Higher Education

Social, Emotional and Academic Development