New York

EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

West

EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

Massachusetts

The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP), a collective effort of more than 20 social justice, civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools.

Type Of Content: Video

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VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

March 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Watch EdTrust experts explain the complicated education policies being enacted by the White House and hear from teachers who are affected

Advocacy

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Press Conference on Dismantling the Department of Education

March 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Highlights from a press conference held by EdTrust about a pending Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education

Advocacy

Students We Serve

The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students

March 03, 2025 by Augustus Mays

The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America

A Scan of State Universal FAFSA Policies

February 26, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Our new report looks at the policies of states that have had, currently have, or will soon implement universal FAFSA policies and examines the impact of these policies on FAFSA submission and completion rates and enrollment among Pell Grant recipients

Higher Education

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How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments

February 11, 2025 by Adam Ezring, Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Advocacy

Vibe Check: Creating and Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments

Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments

November 18, 2024 by EdTrust

A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.

P-12

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Advocacy

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Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation

October 16, 2024 by AJ Link

Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.

Students We Serve

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Resource Equity in Action: Developing an Advocacy Campaign for Resource Equity

April 05, 2024 by EdTrust

All students deserve to attend school in communities where educational resources like funding, high-quality teachers, and rigorous content are distributed fairly.

Advocacy

Education Equity