Going for Gold: Setting the Standard for Michigan Achievement
EdTrust-Midwest's latest State of Michigan Education Report examines the progress Michigan has made, the challenges that remain, and the opportunities ahead to build a stronger, more equitable public education system
Funding Gaps Glossary
This is a glossary of terms that are used in the funding gaps report and data tool
Funding Gaps 2026 – Technical Appendix
This technical appendix describes the data sources and methodology in detail of the Funding Gaps 2026 report
EdTrust’s 5 Principles for Higher Education Accountability to Meet the Moment
As the public asks tougher questions about the value of higher education, policymakers and education leaders are under growing pressure to hold colleges more accountable. But current efforts still don’t go far enough
Building Better Futures: 5 Policy Principles for Equitable College and Career Advising and Pathways
Every student deserves access to high-quality advising and pathways. This brief outlines five policy principles to expand opportunity and student success
Beyond the Early Grades: The State of Adolescent Literacy in Massachusetts
Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level
Ready for Rigor: Expanding Access to Rigorous Coursework in Michigan
Our report examines where Michigan is falling short in preparing students for postsecondary pathways and what state and district leaders can do to expand access for students
Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap
Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters
Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana
A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance