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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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Topic: P-12

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

young black student raising her hand in a classroom

EdTrust in Texas Takes Legal Action Urging Release of School Accountability Data

March 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

For two years, Texas families, educators, and communities have been left without access to critical A-F school accountability ratings

Education Equity

Stylized photo of the White House front building

The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students

March 03, 2025 by Augustus Mays

The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America

Higher Education

Students We Serve

Empty desks in a classroom

How Educators Can Support Chronically Absent Students

February 19, 2025 by Logan McDermott

About 16 million students are chronically absent — these rates are particularly high for students with disabilities and students of color

Students We Serve

Public Statement

The Majority of Students in the U.S. are Children of Color. Their Teachers Should Represent Them

February 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Department of Education’s $600 Million Cuts to Teacher Training Grants

Students We Serve

A group of elementary school girls listens to their teacher during class.

Don’t Let Trump Use Student Test Scores as an Excuse to Tank Public Education

February 14, 2025 by Blair Wriston

Continuing the assault on public education is eliminating $350 million for the Regional Education Laboratories (RELs)

collage of images depicting parents reading with their children and teachers in school settings

Guess What? Every American Is Impacted if the Department of Ed Closes. Yes, That Means You

February 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

Without the Department of Education, all Americans, not just students, will be affected

Higher Education

Teacher with three preschool students around a table in a classroom

New Federal Guidance Strengthens School Improvement: A Key Resource for State-Level Advocacy

February 14, 2025 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney

The Department of Education released guidance that provides clear direction on several crucial areas of school improvement

Education Equity