Type Of Content: Report

Going for Gold: Setting the Standard for Michigan Achievement

files November 10, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

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

files October 28, 2026 by EdTrust

This is a glossary of terms that are used in the funding gaps report and data tool

Funding Gaps 2026 – Technical Appendix

files October 28, 2026 by EdTrust

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

files October 08, 2026 by Roxanne Garza, Robbie Ha

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

files August 26, 2026 by EdTrust

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

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