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.

Type Of Content: Compilation

An eighth grader presents her solutions for solving a human rights problem in the United States

Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)

July 13, 2026 by Nancy Duchesneau

Unlike traditional research led by adult experts, Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) engages those most impacted as co-researchers

P-12

Instructor using a computer display to teach a class in a dental lab on a college campus.

Advancing College & Career Readiness: A Blueprint for School Board Policy

March 23, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Local school systems must adopt strong, lasting policies that help ensure that all students have access to clear pathways to college, careers, and well-paying jobs after graduation

P-12

Higher Education

Advocacy

Graphic of a person carrying a massive bag leaking cash on their shoulder. Caption says Protecting Students and Families from Education Funding Cuts. Stop the #GreatAmericanHeist

The Great American Heist

August 15, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust is sounding the alarm about The Great American Heist — the largest transfer of wealth in U.S. history that affects everyone — that’s happening right in front of our eyes

Advocacy