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

Classroom shot of English class with Freshman book

I’m a Houston Teacher, and I Support Houston ISD’s Step Toward Excellence

March 19, 2025 by Monica Hill

Embracing this change will help create a culture of growth, innovation, and success for all involved

Education Equity

P-12

Advocacy

young black student raising her hand in a classroom

EdTrust in Texas Takes Legal Action Urging Release of School Accountability Data

March 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

For two years, Texas families, educators, and communities have been left without access to critical A-F school accountability ratings

P-12

Education Equity

Advocacy

A crowd at Community College Day at the Texas Capitol

Community College Students Take to the Capitol

February 21, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

On February 3rd, more than 800 students from across Texas gathered for Community College Day

Higher Education

Advocacy

Teacher with three preschool students around a table in a classroom

New Federal Guidance Strengthens School Improvement: A Key Resource for State-Level Advocacy

February 14, 2025 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney

The Department of Education released guidance that provides clear direction on several crucial areas of school improvement

P-12

Education Equity

Advocacy

A group of college students, a girl and three boys. City buildings on the background, blurred

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

Advocacy

New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments

February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Advocacy

A female student in the foreground with her classmates in the background in a classroom

How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments

February 11, 2025 by Adam Ezring, Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Advocacy

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Take the Stage at Higher EDge 2024

January 24, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Current and former community college students from the SAC delegation shared their higher ed perspectives and experiences with state leaders at a recent conference in Austin.

Advocacy

Students We Serve

Higher Education