New Roadmap Charts Bold Path for Equitable Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
November 13, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts A new report outlines a strategic blueprint to expand access, improve student outcomes, and strengthen the public higher education system in Massachusetts
Raising the Cost of Borrowing, Reducing Access: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Reshapes Financial Aid and Repayment
November 06, 2025 by Victoria Jackson The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cuts key federal financial aid programs for undergraduate and graduate students and consumer protections for student loan repayment
An Overview of State Financial Aid in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota
October 30, 2025 by Victoria Jackson As federal financial aid shrinks, college access and affordability will hinge on how states distribute student aid and set eligibility requirements. A new EdTrust report examines state financial aid programs in three Midwestern states.
Building Futures: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Through Teacher Apprenticeships
An excellent teacher is integral for student success, and most states have turned to registered teacher apprenticeship programs to widen their pool of educators
The Educational Aide Exemption Program: A Missing Link to Increase Texas’ Teacher Pipeline
October 13, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification
An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy
July 29, 2025 by EdTrust How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students
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