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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Why Are Black and Latino Students Shut Out of AP STEM Courses?

April 21, 2022 by Kayla Patrick, Jonathan Davis, Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

2 in 5 Black and Latino students say they really enjoy STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) courses and…

P-12

Students We Serve

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VIDEO: Shut Out: Why Black and Latino Students Are Under Enrolled in AP STEM Courses

April 20, 2022 by EdTrust

Although many Black and Latino students aspire to go to college and are interested in STEM subjects, very few are actually enrolled in AP STEM courses that would prepare them for college and a STEM career

P-12

Beyond the Ban

March 08, 2022 by EdTrust

Correctional education programs are an essential strategy for breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty and helping formerly incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into society.

Students We Serve

Jim Crow Debt

October 20, 2021 by Jalil B. Mustaffa, Ph.D., Jonathan Davis

Student debt has been a crisis for years, and the pandemic has only exacerbated matters for many borrowers. This is especially true for Black borrowers, who are among those most negatively affected by student loans.

Higher Education

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VIDEO: A Natural Fit: Supporting After-School Staff of Color in Teacher Pipelines

July 21, 2021 by EdTrust

One underutilized strategy for increasing the racial diversity of the teacher workforce is to recruit those who have experience working in after-school programs

P-12

Higher Education

A Natural Fit: Supporting After-School Staff of Color in Teacher Pipelines

July 21, 2021 by Lina Cherfas, Eric Duncan, J.D., Wing Yi (Winnie) Chan

The need to provide a strong and diverse teacher workforce for all students is particularly relevant now as school…

P-12

Increasing Equity in Early Intervention

May 25, 2021 by EdTrust

Early intervention is the key to setting children with delays and disabilities on a path to long-term success. Yet children of color face barriers to accessing these services.

P-12

Students We Serve