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: School Funding

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

March 16, 2023 by Hedy Chang

Chronic absenteeism has long been a problem and it is unfortunately on the rise. Before the pandemic, 8 million students were deemed chronically absent. But once schools began to close…

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A Black male teacher teaching a Black ale student

Rethinking Layoff Policies to Protect Teacher Diversity

March 07, 2023 by Eric Duncan, J.D.

The “national teacher shortage” has dominated news headlines for months now, with states and districts investing resources toward ensuring that vacancies are filled. States have invested their COVID-relief funds in…

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Education Equity

Worried About Unfinished Learning? Ask Your District Leaders to Invest in Equitable Solutions Using ARP Funds

December 20, 2022 by Eliza Kritz

By now, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately disrupted learning for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. With the recent release of the 2022 NAEP…

Education Equity

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School Districts That Serve Students of Color Receive Significantly Less Funding

December 08, 2022 by EdTrust

Updated data from The Education Trust identifies school funding gaps within states and between districts and schools WASHINGTON – Across the country, districts with the most Black, Latino, and Native…

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Equal is not Good Enough: ADVOCACY BRIEF

December 07, 2022 by EdTrust

When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Research shows that sustained and significant increases…

Education Equity

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ACCESS GRANTED – School Funding Between Schools in Districts

December 07, 2022 by EdTrust

Inequities in school funding between school districts within a state have been well documented, and a few early analyses…

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Unbalanced scale with money on it on located on top of a school building with people walking towards the building

Equal Is Not Good Enough

November 30, 2022 by Ivy Morgan

When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Yet, the U.S. education system is plagued…

Education Equity

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Joint Comments on Proposed Changes to the School-Level Finance Survey (SLFS)

November 28, 2022 by EdTrust

Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education LBJ, Room 6W203 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202–8240 Download the Full Letter…

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