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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

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.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

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Mansur Ali Buffins coaches 6th grader Cordarious Williams on setting goals at Clarke Middle School. Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski

Uneven at the Start: Differences in State Track Records Foreshadow Challenges and Opportunities for Common Core

July 09, 2013 by Natasha Ushomirsky

In this report, EdTrust uses data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to examine how states performed and improved over the last decade—both overall and for low-income students and students of color

Students We Serve

Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Achievement for Low-Income Students and Students of Color

May 14, 2013 by Christina Theokas, Marni Bromberg

Students We Serve

Advancing to Completion: Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for Hispanic students

September 20, 2012 by EdTrust

Students We Serve

Higher Education

Advancing to Completion: Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for African-American students

September 20, 2012 by EdTrust

Students We Serve

Higher Education

Lifting the Fog on Inequitable Financial-Aid Policies

November 14, 2011 by Mamie Lynch, Jennifer Engle, Jose Luis Cruz

Higher Education

Students We Serve

Priced Out: How the Wrong Financial-Aid Policies Hurt Low-Income Students

June 01, 2011 by Mamie Lynch, Jennifer Engle, Jose Luis Cruz

Higher Education

Students We Serve

Yes We Can: Telling Truths and Dispelling Myths About Race and Education in America

Yes We Can: Telling Truths and Dispelling Myths About Race and Education in America

September 01, 2006 by EdTrust

Students We Serve

African American Achievement in America

African American Achievement in America

January 01, 2003 by EdTrust

Students We Serve

Latino Achievement in America

Latino Achievement in America

January 01, 2003 by EdTrust

Students We Serve