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Who We Are

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

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.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

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.

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Public Statement

New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers

April 10, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas

Dollar signs in a blue background signifying money

The Department of Education’s Newest Broken Promise: Cutting Pandemic Relief Funding

April 08, 2025 by EdTrust

The Dept of Ed is taking back $3 billion in pandemic relief funding that Congress already promised to states. What’s at stake?

Education Equity

Two female students in a high school chemistry classroom working on a 3-D model

10 Governors Agree with Trump and Want to Run Their Own Education System. But How Are Their States Doing?

March 27, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

Republican governors from ten states attended Trump’s EO signing to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. But these states’ students perform poorly

Entrance to the Department of Education building in Washington DC

Why Returning Education Entirely to the States is a Dangerous Proposition

March 20, 2025 by EdTrust

Dismantling the Department of Education and returning education to the states will put all students in the U.S. at risk

Public Letter

Coalition Letter in Support of Teacher Excellence System (TES)

March 19, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

EdTrust and the 12 undersigned organizations respectfully request that the Houston ISD board approve the Teacher Excellence System (TES)

Classroom shot of English class with Freshman book

I’m a Houston Teacher, and I Support Houston ISD’s Step Toward Excellence

March 19, 2025 by Monica Hill

Embracing this change will help create a culture of growth, innovation, and success for all involved

Education Equity

rolls of cash

Find Out How Much Federal Education Aid Your State Could Lose

March 13, 2025 by EdTrust

A 50-state scan of 2025 state budgets and the estimated new budget without federal education funding

Education Equity

Kindergarten students sitting on the floor listening to their teacher in a classroom

Not All Schools Are Created Equal—Even in Wealthy Districts

March 12, 2025 by Nan Field

She assumed that all the schools in her affluent county were well-resourced. Then she became a teacher

Students We Serve

Image of planet earth with green leaves, wind mills, and other symbols representing the environment

The Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires: Lessons for Schools Nationwide

March 11, 2025 by Kristen Hengtgen, Skye Grammas, Sarah Heine

Devastating wildfires in Southern California in early January 2025 were historic in scale and impact

Education Equity