Topic: State Advocacy

Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy

article-cropped February 14, 2024 by Jeff Smink

The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.

State Legislative Briefing Aims to Address Inequities in AP Courses for Massachusetts Students

newspaper January 30, 2024 by EdTrust

Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.

A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S. Policy Review Framework FAQ

article-cropped August 09, 2023 by Phil Martin

After a yearlong pilot with five states, Ed Trust produced the A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S policy review framework, with the support of the Lumina Foundation. Here, you can find out what our framework…

A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S: State Policy Review Framework

compass July 21, 2023 by EdTrust

Every state wants its residents to be able to compete in the 21st-century economy. That’s why several state leaders…

Testimony on Educator Diversity Act – Genesis Carela

newspaper June 26, 2023 by Genesis Carela

Chair Lewis, Chair Garlick, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak this afternoon in support of the Educator Diversity Act, and other bills on the…

Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law

article-cropped June 26, 2023 by Hope Barrón

In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage of House Bill 8 (HB8), authored…

Tennessee Students Advocate at the State Capitol

article-cropped May 24, 2023 by EdTrust

At the Tennessee State Capitol, a group of high school and college students representing the EmpowerED initiative at Ed Trust – Tennessee recently had the opportunity to lobby priority bills…

Testimony on Massachusetts Board of Higher Education’s Strategic Review of Public Higher Education Financing

newspaper December 13, 2022 by Genesis Carela

December 13, 2022 Chairman Gabrieli and members of the Board of Higher Education, Thank you for the opportunity to offer testimony on one of the most critical issues facing our…