Type Of Content: Report

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

An Overview of State Financial Aid in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota 

files 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

files October 23, 2025 by Nathan Kriha, Diarese George, Jonathan Feinstein, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

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

files 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

files July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students