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 Statements

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Ensuring Full FAFSA Functionality is Key

August 08, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of EdTrust on the Biden-Harris administration’s FAFSA announcement

Higher Education

Advocacy

Bipartisan Senate Labor-H Package Lays Groundwork for Future Deal

August 02, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Augustus Mays, vice president for Partnerships and Engagement of EdTrust, on the Fiscal Year 2025 Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill.

Advocacy

House Doubles Down on Cuts to Education

July 09, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement for EdTrust, on the Fiscal Year 2025 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill

Advocacy

P-12

EdTrust Supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024

June 21, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president for EdTrust, on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024.

Higher Education

Advocacy

Statement by EdTrust Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement, Augustus Mays, on the 2024 Farm Bill

May 23, 2024 by Ed Trust

Every day, more than 22 million households across the country depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to meet their nutritional needs.

Advocacy

Students We Serve

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State Board of Education Approves New Teacher Preparation Standards

April 16, 2024 by Ed Trust

The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a number of new standards adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to better prepare aspiring Texas teachers regardless of their pathway into the profession

P-12