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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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

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Advocating for Education Equity as ESSER Spending Winds Down

August 22, 2023 by EdTrust

New Ed Trust brief on how school emergency relief fund investments can have long-term, positive outcomes for underserved students.

P-12

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VIDEO: Equitable School Spending Using COVID Relief Funds

August 03, 2023 by EdTrust

State & district leaders have a deadline to spend federal pandemic relief funds (#ESSER) for schools

P-12

Leading with Excellence Video Series

June 20, 2023 by EdTrust

We have launched this Leading with Excellence video series to amplify the voices of women leaders.

P-12

Affirmative Action in Higher Education: Moving the Conversation Forward

June 15, 2023 by EdTrust

Affirmative action has historically been an instrument that colleges can use to ensure that students of color receive fair consideration for admissions.

Students We Serve

Higher Education