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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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A P-12 Education Agenda in Response to COVID-19

April 15, 2020 by EdTrust

Over the past several weeks, The Education Trust has monitored states’ tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and…

Education Equity

A teacher writing on a whiteboard as students watch sitting down

A Higher Education Equity Agenda in Response to COVID-19

April 15, 2020 by EdTrust

The federal government responded to the tremendous strain the coronavirus has put on students and families, faculty, administrators, staff,…

Education Equity

African American female teacher standing in front of high school students in library with arms crossed over chest

5 Things to Advance Equity in Access to and Success in Advanced Coursework

December 09, 2019 by EdTrust

Use data to identify the barriers that prevent students of color and students from low-income families from enrolling in…

Education Equity

black teacher with students in the background

5 Things to Advance Equity in Access to Strong and Diverse Educators

December 09, 2019 by EdTrust

Set – then meet – clear goals at the state and district level to increase access to strong and…

Education Equity

Diverse students of color working on laptops in a school setting

Creating Accountability for College Access and Success: Recommendations for the Higher Education Act and Beyond

September 19, 2019 by Kayla C. Elliott, Tiffany Jones

There are not many issues that the public and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and political beliefs can agree on,…

Higher Education

Aiming for Equity

January 09, 2019 by Tiffany Jones, Katie Berger

A college education has never been more important. Over 99 percent of all jobs created during the recovery from…

Education Equity

Higher Education

Tackling Gaps in Access to Strong Teachers

October 03, 2017 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D., Rachel Metz

Of the many inequities in our education system, gaps in access to strong teaching have proven to be among…

Education Equity