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: Students We Serve

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The Politics of Exclusion: How Trump’s Immigration Policies Affect College Access

February 17, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

Trump’s executive order on immigration and rescinding protected areas have created fear among undocumented students

Higher Education

Advocacy

Students We Serve

Black Teacher helping students in the classroom

How Can We Make America Great if We Don’t Have a First-Class Education System?

February 13, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

McMahon highlights an agenda that advances school privatization and vouchers, which would drain public school funding

Advocacy

Students We Serve

A young black female student standing holding a book with civil rights posters in the background

Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World

February 13, 2025 by Lisa Lazare

In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical

Students We Serve

P-12

Advocacy

Stylized photo of the White House front building

A Vote for McMahon is a Vote for Project 2025

February 12, 2025 by Augustus Mays

Strengthening and protecting public schools to ensure the most underserved students receive a high-quality education should be the priority

Students We Serve

Advocacy

A word cloud graphic with keywords in different colors of terms related to inclusive education and disability awareness

Unfair Punishments: How School Discipline Disproportionately Targets Students with Disabilities

February 12, 2025 by Tatianna Zambrano, M. Ed.

The failure of discipline systems violates the rights of students with disabilities and leads to injustices in education outcomes.

Social, Emotional and Academic Development

Students We Serve

Illustration of a young boy of color looking at blocks in front of him that spell out autism in colored blocks

What Happens to Students With Disabilities if the Department of Education Were Dismantled?

February 10, 2025 by Heather Eckner

For students with disabilities, the consequences could be significant and detrimental to their ability to succeed in school and beyond.

Advocacy

Students We Serve

Illustration of Pride symbols of hands with one holding a megaphone, one holding a Pride flag, one raised in a fist and one giving the peace sign

A Simple Plea: Save Trans Students

February 07, 2025 by George Bowles

The Trump administration has prioritized the culture wars, with the LGBTQ+ community square in its crosshairs.

Advocacy

Students We Serve

An illustration of a teacher standing with a student seated in a wheelchair in front of a desk and they ae talking

Preparing Inclusive Classrooms for Success

February 05, 2025 by Kourtney Clark

As inclusion grows within our classrooms, policymakers must better equip general education teachers while also increasing retention of special education teachers.

Students We Serve