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Advancing College & Career Readiness: A Blueprint for School Board Policy

March 23, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Local school systems must adopt strong, lasting policies that help ensure that all students have access to clear pathways to college, careers, and well-paying jobs after graduation

Texas Higher Education Student Advisory Council (SAC)

January 30, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Students leading the fight for access and success in Texas higher education

Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget

December 18, 2025 by Jonathan Feinstein

EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students

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Jonathan Feinstein

Texas State Director

Jonathan serves as the State Director of Texas, where he works with and supports partners statewide to advance educational equity for students of color and from low-income backgrounds.

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Judith manages and executes policy goals and advocacy activities within the Houston region in collaboration with the Texas State Director.

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Andrea manages and evaluates research projects to identify structures and policies that support Texas students’ postsecondary persistence and completion and develop policy agendas that advance educational equity.

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