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.

Topic: Advocacy

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New Definition of “Patriotic Education” Does Not Benefit Students

March 05, 2026 by Kurt Russell

The Department of Education’s “patriotic education” is an attempt to whitewash U.S. history and suppress the truth about America’s past

Advocacy

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

P-12

Teachers sitting on desks and and talking in a meeting in a classroom

Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future

March 04, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession

P-12

Advocacy

EdTrust Comment on RISE Negotiated Rule

March 03, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s recommendations for the final RISE negotiated rule implementing several provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Higher Education

Advocacy

Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address

February 25, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

Students We Serve

P-12

Advocacy

Education Department’s Expanded Transfers Threaten Stability for Students and Families

February 24, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from Allison Socol, Vice-President of P-12 Policy

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Measuring Student Academic Growth

February 19, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit a joint comment in response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions request for information on measuring student academic growth

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Louisiana’s ESEA Waiver Request

February 17, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Louisiana's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal funding requirements

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Comment on Idaho’s ESEA Waiver Request

February 17, 2026 by EdTrust

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Idaho’s draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal assessment requirements

P-12

Advocacy