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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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Invest in Need-Based Financial Aid to Achieve a Talent Strong Texas

April 04, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

The Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in financial aid programs to support low-income students to advance the state’s workforce goals

Higher Education

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Advocacy

On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic learning losses than the rest of the country. Recent data reveals that in Massachusetts, pandemic learning losses have been more severe than the national average. From 2019 to 2022, Massachusetts students experienced a decline of 0.66 points in average math scores and 0.44 points in average reading scores, compared to national declines of 0.53 in math and 0.31 in reading.

5 Things to Know About Learning Loss and Recovery in Massachusetts

December 09, 2024 by EdTrust

On average, Massachusetts had worse pandemic ‘learning losses’ than the rest of the country.

P-12

Education Equity

Literacy Matters: Addressing the Crisis in Massachusetts Education

March 15, 2024 by EdTrust

In Massachusetts, many students lack access to high-quality and culturally responsive reading instruction and materials, which has led to a literacy crisis that disproportionately impacts students from underserved communities.

P-12

Debunking 5 Myths about Affirmative Action

October 13, 2017 by EdTrust

Higher Education