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Research, Tools & Insights
We evaluate education policies, practices, and dollars spent through a single lens: what’s right for students — preschool through college. Here’s our latest work, featuring our signature data, research, and recommendations.
5 Things Every Equity Advocate Should Know About Through-Year Assessments
December 04, 2024 by Equitable and thoughtfully designed through-year assessments can enhance summative assessment systems to better meet the academic needs of all students.
Can’t Be Erased Campaign Toolkit
November 19, 2024 by EdTrust At the state and local level, decision-makers across the country continue to issue book bans and look for other means to restrict students’ access to honest history and a diversity of voices.
Understanding the Full Cost of Short-Term Credentials
Interest in short-term credentials is surging but their value is mixed. More research is needed to assess their effectiveness.
Latest from Our Blog
The Real Consequences of the Next Administration’s Education Policies
December 09, 2024 by Carolyn Phenicie People may not understand how dangerous the Trump administration’s education policies are. EdTrust explains the consequences.
More Jewish Representation: When Your Intersectional Identity Becomes Living History
November 27, 2024 by Jordan Daniels What does it mean to have true intersectional representation?
Why Children’s Books Need to Discuss the Prison Industrial Complex
One example of book bans is the deliberate exclusion of any discussion of the history of the prison industrial complex from school curricula.
Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments
November 18, 2024 by EdTrust A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.
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Latest from Our Press Room
EdTrust Supports the Creating A More Positive University Space (CAMPUS) Act
December 18, 2024 by EdTrust EdTrust Comment to U.S. Department of Education on Their Proposed Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
December 12, 2024 by EdTrust EdTrust applauds the Department of Education’s continued commitment to improving data transparency regarding the educational experiences of students in public schools.
Coalition Comment to U.S. Department of Education on Their Proposed Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
December 12, 2024 by EdTrust Our coalition commends the Department of Education for its commitment to improving transparency about students’ experiences in the nation’s public schools.
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