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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.

Washington

EdTrust in Washington advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Washington 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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Topic: Students with Disabilities

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Dangers of HHS Control of Special Education

April 21, 2025 by Eli Smolen

RFK Jr.’s speech on autism proves he is out of touch with the disability community and not fit to serve students with disabilities

Students We Serve

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Students with Disabilities Deserve Better: Autism Acceptance Deserves Truth, Not Harmful Disinformation

April 21, 2025 by Brittany Coleman

RFK Jr’s comments about autism are dangerous and filled with disinformation. Students with autism should be celebrated, not shamed

Students We Serve

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Press Conference on Dismantling the Department of Education

March 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Highlights from a press conference held by EdTrust about a pending Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education

Students We Serve

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McMahon’s “Final Mission” Speech is Full of Lies About Education

March 05, 2025 by Carolyn Phenicie

Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, calls for dismantling the Department of Education, the agency she is supposed to lead

Students We Serve

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The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students

March 03, 2025 by Augustus Mays

The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America

Higher Education

Students We Serve

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How Students With Disabilities Will Suffer if the Department of Education is Closed

March 03, 2025 by Eli Smolen

Dismantling the Department of Education will jeopardize the resources and supports students with disabilities need

Students We Serve

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The Power of Perception: A Tale of Two Different Educational Experiences

February 26, 2025 by Deonte Iverson

To address inequities within student discipline, schools must move away from zero-tolerance discipline systems, which are not responsive to students

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve

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How Educators Can Support Chronically Absent Students

February 19, 2025 by Logan McDermott

About 16 million students are chronically absent — these rates are particularly high for students with disabilities and students of color

Students We Serve

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Unfair Punishments: How School Discipline Disproportionately Targets Students with Disabilities

February 12, 2025 by Tatianna Zambrano, M. Ed.

The failure of discipline systems violates the rights of students with disabilities and leads to injustices in education outcomes.

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve