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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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Investing in the Development and Scaling of Evidence-Based Practices for Improve Student Success

March 27, 2018 by EdTrust

Research from The Education Trust has consistently shown that, with dedicated and intentional effort, institutions can close access and…

Investing in Pell is Investing in the American Dream

March 27, 2018 by EdTrust

Pell Grants help make higher education accessible for over 7.5 million students. Over one-third of White students, two-thirds of…

Higher Education

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Investing in Second Chances: Lifting the Ban on Pell Access for Incarcerated Students

March 27, 2018 by EdTrust

As our country continues to grapple with how to best reform the criminal justice system, there is bipartisan momentum…

Higher Education

Students We Serve

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Equality Isn’t Equity: Every Student Needs A Great School Counselor

January 30, 2018 by EdTrust

High-quality school counselors are critical to our young people. As educational advisers, they guide students through their educational journeys,…

The Every Student Succeeds Act: What’s in It? What Does It Mean for Equity?

January 13, 2016 by EdTrust

Education Equity

No Child Left Behind Fact Sheets

No Child Left Behind Fact Sheets

October 01, 2003 by EdTrust