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: Public Comments

Joint Public Comment on Arkansas’ Waiver Request

May 13, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Arkansas' draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests

P-12

Advocacy

EdTrust Comment on the Workforce Pell Grant Program Regulation

April 09, 2026 by EdTrust

This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules

Higher Education

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Comprehensive Centers

April 03, 2026 by EdTrust

Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers

Advocacy

Education Equity

EdTrust Comment on IES Special Education Spending Study

March 31, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s comment on the proposed National Special Education Spending Study

Advocacy

Students We Serve

EdTrust Comment on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Proposed Amendments

March 30, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) proposed anti-DEI amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) certification requirements for federal financial assistance recipients

Advocacy

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve

Joint Public Comment Supporting DC’s Waiver Request

March 30, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment in support of the District of Columbia's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request

P-12

Advocacy

EdTrust Comment on Civic Assessment Framework

March 30, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s comments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) as they consider an update to the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Public Comment on Alabama’s Waiver Request

March 10, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Alabama's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests

P-12

Advocacy