New Report Finds Massachusetts Fails to Meet the Literacy Needs of Thousands of Adolescents, But Bright Spots Show It’s Possible
July 16, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level
College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees
June 23, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students
Massachusetts Poll Shows College Interest Slipping Amid Growing Gaps in Readiness and Access
June 10, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts
Parents Divided as AI Rapidly Reshapes Massachusetts Classrooms
January 21, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts New statewide poll reveals widespread student use of AI, sharp divisions in parent sentiment, and strong demand for digital literacy
New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction
December 16, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training
Amid a National Debate, a New Massachusetts Poll Sheds Light on Parent Perspectives on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
December 04, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts A new EdTrust–Massachusetts poll reveals strong parent support for limiting student cellphone use during the school day
State Legislative Briefing to Highlight Opportunities to Close Completion Gaps at Massachusetts Community Colleges
November 03, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Advocates and experts emphasize the importance of comprehensive wraparound supports to enhance community college completion rates across Massachusetts.
As States Expand Use of Teacher Apprenticeship Programs, EdTrust Research Finds Ways to Improve Candidate Success
October 23, 2025 by EdTrust Study of experience of candidates of color finds need for better recruitment, mentorship, financial support
Enrollment Data Reveals a Shift in Postsecondary Pathways to College and Career
October 16, 2025 by EdTrust New EdTrust brief calls for states to continue to strengthen and support pathways to bachelor’s and associate programs while investing in quality, short-term credentials and apprenticeship opportunities for a growing diverse student body and stronger workforce