Massachusetts Releases Preliminary Framework for High School Graduation Requirements
EdTrust-Massachusetts calls for strong standards, equity safeguards, and continued public input
Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students
As part of a series on how to build a strong teacher workforce that supports student success and tackles Michigan’s teacher shortage problem, this report examines how Michigan struggles to attract and retain teacher candidates of color
Literacy Unlocked Webinar Series
A webinar series discussing how family partnerships, support for older readers, and access to diverse, representative materials fuel resource equity in literacy reform efforts
Amid a National Debate, a New Massachusetts Poll Sheds Light on Parent Perspectives on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
A new EdTrust–Massachusetts poll reveals strong parent support for limiting student cellphone use during the school day
Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation
An EdWeek article cites flawed research on what type of history teachers, parents, and Americans want their children to learn
Remembering IDEA — and Fighting to Keep its Promise to Students with Disabilities
EdTrust marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA, which guaranteed millions of students with disabilities the right to education and the services they need to learn
Joint Comment on Indiana’s Revised Proposed A-F School Accountability System
Educational equity and civil rights organizations submitted a joint public comment on Indiana’s revised proposed A-F school accountability system regulations
How Family Engagement Can Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Family engagement improves student attendance. When parents and teachers address chronic absenteeism together, students and schools thrive