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: State Advocacy

Indiana’s “Future Accountability Model” is Bad for Hoosier Students

March 13, 2026 by EdTrust

The Indiana Department of Education is asking the U.S. Department of Education for a waiver to let a new system which violates federal accountability rules replace its federally compliant system

P-12

Advocacy

Sixth-grade math teachers discuss their lessons during a team planning session.

Why States Need to Play a More Supportive Role in School Improvement

March 12, 2026 by Shayna Levitan

Across the country, state education agencies have a clear, well-defined role at the start of the accountability process. They also have a clear role at the end. But the middle is where schools need their state’s support most

P-12

Advocacy

A group of four middle school science team of teachers collaborates on their upcoming lessons.

Examining State Education Agency Perspectives on School Improvement Supports

March 12, 2026 by Shayna Levitan, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

State education agencies are responsible for investing resources, dismantling barriers, and championing long-term, systemwide change to ensure school improvement

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Public Comment on Alabama’s Waiver Request

March 10, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Alabama's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Louisiana’s ESEA Waiver Request

February 17, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Louisiana's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal funding requirements

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Idaho’s ESEA Waiver Request

February 17, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Idaho’s draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal assessment requirements

P-12

Advocacy

Close-up view of the FAFSA application form and tax filing form

The FAFSA Changed My Life. Requiring Students to Complete It Could Transform Thousands More

February 04, 2026 by Chanthy Lopes Toro

For students from low-income backgrounds, going to college can seem like an impossible dream. But the key to making that dream a reality often lies in completing a single form

Higher Education

Students We Serve

Advocacy

Statement by EdTrust in Louisiana on the 2026 State Budget Cycle

February 03, 2026 by EdTrust-Louisiana

Louisiana is facing a familiar and consequential budget choice: whether to prioritize investments that strengthen public education or to continue expanding programs without the guardrails needed to ensure equity and impact

P-12

Advocacy