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

A jigsaw puzzle representation of the American flag

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

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

Education Roundtable: What Dismantling the Department of ED Means for Students

February 12, 2026 by EdTrust

Oral Testimony by Augustus Mays, EdTrust Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement

Advocacy

P-12

Students at Sutton Middle School compare and contrast songs representing different eras in history during an International Baccalaureate immersion day.

Protecting Students While Public Education is Under Attack

February 10, 2026 by EdTrust

This guide outlines five urgent threats posed by the federal government’s retreat from public education, along with the concrete actions advocates must press state leaders to take to counter this Great American Heist and ensure that every student can succeed

Advocacy

P-12

Statement by EdTrust in Louisiana on the 2026 State Budget Cycle

February 03, 2026 by EdTrust-Louisiana

Louisiana is facing a familiar and consequential budget choice: whether to prioritize investments that strengthen public education or to continue expanding programs without the guardrails needed to ensure equity and impact

P-12

Advocacy