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.

In The News

Our news includes original analyses and insights, commentary from thought leaders, and “on the ground” stories of students, parents, educators, and advocates across the country who are striving to improve education equity.

What Iowa’s plan to consolidate federal education funds could mean for school districts, teachers and students (Iowa Public Radio)

September 16, 2025 by EdTrust

Colleges’ Access to Federal Financial Aid Is Now Tied to Students’ Earnings. Here’s How It Could Impact Popular Degrees (BestColleges)

July 08, 2025 by EdTrust

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In The News

Federal Shutdown Halts Civil Rights Probes, Threatens Research as Higher Ed Braces for Impact (The EDU Ledger)

Jim Crow 2.0 Is Becoming Reality, But True History Can’t Be Erased (Word In Black)

School funding could take a hit in the next federal budget (NPR)

What Iowa’s plan to consolidate federal education funds could mean for school districts, teachers and students (Iowa Public Radio)

Education Dept. reroutes grants to charter schools, other Trump priorities (The Washington Post)

Education Department Moves to End MSI Programs (Inside Higher Ed)

The ‘big, beautiful’ fight over school choice ends with escape clause for blue states (The Hill)

Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says (AP News)

Colleges’ Access to Federal Financial Aid Is Now Tied to Students’ Earnings. Here’s How It Could Impact Popular Degrees (BestColleges)