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.

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FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Cuts Billions from Education Funding

July 10, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s Federal Funding at Risk tool highlights what’s at stake if either the president’s or the House’s budget proposal is implemented

Advocacy

P-12

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How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks

June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie

Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators

Advocacy

Higher Education

P-12

Trump Administration Is Continuing its Unlawful and Incoherent Plans to Damage Public Education

April 28, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Senate Hearing regarding the FY27 Budget Request for the Dept. of Education

Advocacy

Two female students in a combined second- and third-grade class read together

Trump Budget Proposal Tells a Story that Doesn’t Support Literacy

April 09, 2026 by Shayna Levitan

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

Advocacy

P-12

The Trump Administration Continues its Campaign to Defund Education

April 03, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Advocacy

P-12

Black female instructor speaking to a multiracial group of students during a class in a sunny classroom on a college campus

Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities

April 02, 2026 by EdTrust

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts

Higher Education

Advocacy