The State of Math in Massachusetts: A Data-Driven Look at Massachusetts’ Math Crisis and What Can Be Done
April 24, 2025 by EdTrust Math proficiency has sharply declined across the nation, and recent data shows that many Massachusetts students are entering higher education unprepared for the mathematical demands of college, careers, and beyond
How Emergency Relief Funding Helped Students Stay in College During the Pandemic
Two EdTrust briefs paint a clearer picture of how federal emergency relief funding impacted college students and provide recommendations for improving future aid funding
The Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires: Lessons for Schools Nationwide
March 11, 2025 by Kristen Hengtgen, Skye Grammas, Sarah Heine Devastating wildfires in Southern California in early January 2025 were historic in scale and impact
A Scan of State Universal FAFSA Policies
February 26, 2025 by Our new report looks at the policies of states that have had, currently have, or will soon implement universal FAFSA policies and examines the impact of these policies on FAFSA submission and completion rates and enrollment among Pell Grant recipients
Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color
October 29, 2024 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes, Kayla C. Elliott, Anna Byon It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.
Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) Assessments: A Framework for State and District Leaders
Schools should use assessments to measure whether they are meeting students’ social and emotional development needs
Reassessing ESSA Implementation: An Equity Analysis of School Accountability Systems
School accountability systems should ensure all students have necessary resources. EdTrust finds many states’ reporting isn’t equitable.
A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling
September 04, 2024 by Rebeca Shackleford, Kristen Hengtgen Pathways help students move from P-12 to college & career more seamlessly. EdTrust & All4Ed report explains the ideal system.
The State of Advanced Coursework in Washington
May 10, 2024 by EdTrust Washington has done exciting work in the past few years to broaden access to advanced coursework opportunities.