Type Of Content: Report

Beyond the Early Grades: The State of Adolescent Literacy in Massachusetts

files July 16, 2026 by EdTrust-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

files May 18, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

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

files March 27, 2026 by EdTrust

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

files March 16, 2026 by Victoria Jackson, Kyla Hurns, Paulina Fraser

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

Examining State Education Agency Perspectives on School Improvement Supports

files March 12, 2026 by Shayna Levitan, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

State education agencies are responsible for investing resources, dismantling barriers, and championing long-term, systemwide change to ensure school improvement

Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future

files March 04, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession

Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students

files December 09, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest

As part of a series on how to build a strong teacher workforce that supports student success and tackles Michigan’s teacher shortage problem, this report examines how Michigan struggles to attract and retain teacher candidates of color

New Roadmap Charts Bold Path for Equitable Public Higher Education in Massachusetts

files 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

files 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