A Relatively Unknown Program Could Help Over 1 Million Texans Build Self-Sustaining Careers
Nearly 100 leaders from across the state gathered to learn more about an innovative opportunity to help more Texans find pathways out of poverty
5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas
EdTrust believes that state school funding systems should provide adequate and equitable funding levels to address students’ individual needs
Student Advocacy in Action — Texas Capitol Recap
On April 23rd, student fellows supported by TX PACE, EdTrust, Breakthrough Central Texas, Young Invincibles, Every Texan, and IDRA gathered in Austin, TX for the Student Advocacy in Action Convening
5 Reasons why the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is Bad for Students
Congress is currently considering the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), which would create a 100% federal tax credit for individuals and corporations who donate to private scholarship-granting organizations
Fear, Cuts, and Consequences: What Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Massachusetts and Other States
For Massachusetts, a state grounded in values of ensuring all residents feel welcome, protected, and have equitable opportunities to thrive, the president’s agenda is devastating
The State of Math in Massachusetts: A Data-Driven Look at Massachusetts’ Math Crisis and What Can Be Done
Math proficiency has sharply declined across the nation, and recent data shows that many Massachusetts students are entering higher education unprepared for the mathematical demands of college, careers, and beyond
New Brief: Massachusetts Faces Math Crisis, Students Falling Behind at Alarming Rates
A brief by EdTrust in Massachusetts sheds light on a growing and urgent crisis: students across the Commonwealth are falling behind in math at alarming rates
New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers
Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas
Invest in Need-Based Financial Aid to Achieve a Talent Strong Texas
The Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in financial aid programs to support low-income students to advance the state’s workforce goals