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: P-12

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Why Are Latino Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Outperforming Their More Affluent Peers? Understanding the NAEP SES Index

July 17, 2025 by Hector Biaggi

New NAEP data has a new index to assess students’ socioeconomic status, but with recent NAEP cuts, this data may never come to light

P-12

Students We Serve

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States Fight Back Against the Department of Education

July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year

Advocacy

P-12

young black student raising her hand in a classroom

Transforming P–12 Math Outcomes in the U.S. Requires Bold and Comprehensive Change

July 15, 2025 by Amelia Malone

The future of our nation’s success depends on a mathematically literate society, yet only 10% of adults demonstrate mastery of basic math concepts

P-12

Advocacy

National English Learner Roundtable Demands Immediate Release of Withheld K-12 Funds, Highlights Dire Impact on English Learners

July 10, 2025 by EdTrust

The National English Learner Roundtable is calling on the U.S. Department of Education to release nearly $7 billion in critical K-12 education funding

Advocacy

Students We Serve

P-12

Joint Statement on the Budget Reconciliation Bill

July 10, 2025 by EdTrust

Education advocacy organizations released the following statement on the budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress and the harmful impact it will have on students

Higher Education

Advocacy

P-12

A male student writing a mathematical formula on a chalkboard

From the Classroom to Career: Why Math Education Matters More Than Ever

July 08, 2025 by Joshua Parrish

Every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging in math classrooms

P-12

A female teacher reading a book in front of a group of seated young students in a classroom

Student Story: Defunding AmeriCorps isn’t Very American

June 30, 2025 by Jay M.

Slashing funding for AmeriCorps puts both elementary and college students at a disadvantage in their education

P-12

Advocacy

Joint Letter regarding Urgent Concerns Regarding Withholding of Critical Education Funding

June 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Education equity advocacy organizations urged Senators to oppose the confirmation of Department of Education nominees until Fiscal Year 2025 congressionally appropriated education funds have been properly and fully released

Advocacy

P-12