What We Do
From strengthening early literacy and supporting student leadership to partnering with HBCUs and expanding pathways to college and careers, we help create opportunities for students in historically underserved communities to thrive. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable education system for Louisiana’s future.
The Latest from Louisiana
Statement from EdTrust in Louisiana on Southern University Systems’ Funding Request
EdTrust in Louisiana urges state leaders to grant the Southern University System’s $19 million funding request and to take the critical steps necessary to commit to sustained, long-term investments that address decades of inequity in higher education funding
Statement by EdTrust in Louisiana on the 2026 State Budget Cycle
Louisiana is facing a familiar and consequential budget choice: whether to prioritize investments that strengthen public education or to continue expanding programs without the guardrails needed to ensure equity and impact
From First-Gen to First-of-Many: How TRIO Changes What’s Possible
TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education
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Tramelle Howard, J.D.
State Director of Louisiana
Tramelle Howard is an educator, community advocate and a deep believer in the urgent need to advance equity in all of its forms across every context.
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Keiara Skipper
Manager of External Relations (Louisiana)
Keiara is responsible for collaborating with the EdTrust Louisiana state director to advance EdTrust’s equity-driven policy goals in Louisiana.
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