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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.

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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Type Of Content: Public Statements

Public Statement

Joint Statement on House Budget Reconciliation Bill

May 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Civil rights and education advocacy organizations released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation bill and the harmful impact it will have on students

Public Statement

A Budget for Billionaires, Not Families — The Senate Must Say No

May 22, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on House passage of “Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Public Statement

Congress Should Reject “Great American Heist” Budget Plan

May 13, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on budget reconciliation

Higher Education

Public Statement

EdTrust-Midwest Applauds School Budget Proposal

May 01, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest

Public Statement

President Trump Deals More Blows to America’s Students

April 24, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education

Higher Education

Public Statement

New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers

April 10, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas

Public Statement

EdTrust-Midwest Statement on U.S. Department of Education Memo Related to Federal Funding Eligibility

April 03, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest

Public Statement

Dismantling the Department of Education Will Have a Disastrous Impact on Civil Rights and Learning of Underserved Students

March 20, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust

Press Release

The Continuing Resolution Is Not a Win for Students

March 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Failure to specify funding priorities gives the Trump administration dangerous authority