One year after the #AffirmativeAction ban, equity in education still matters. This includes supporting #UndocumentedStudents. EdTrust outlines actionable strategies for college leaders to create more inclusive and supportive environments. https://edtru.st/3MTuIch #EducationEquity #AffirmativeAction #HigherEd
EdTrust
Public Policy Offices
Washington, District of Columbia 53,843 followers
Advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the American education system
About us
EdTrust promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college. Our goal is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that consign far too many young people—especially those from low-income families or who are Black, Latino, or American Indian—to lives on the margins of the American mainstream. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we speak up for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked. We evaluate every policy, every practice, and every dollar spent through a single lens: what is right for students. We work alongside educators, parents, students, policymakers, and civic and business leaders in communities across the country, providing practical assistance in their efforts to transform schools and colleges into institutions that serve all students well. We analyze local, state, and national data and use what we learn to help build broader understanding of achievement and opportunity gaps and the actions necessary to close them. We participate actively in national and state policy debates, bringing lessons learned from on-the-ground work and from unflinching data analyses to build the case for policies that will help all students and schools reach high levels of achievement. Our Core Beliefs: We believe in the power of education to close the gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other young Americans. We believe that schools and colleges, appropriately organized, can help virtually all students master the knowledge they need to succeed. We believe long-standing gaps in opportunity, achievement, and attainment have roots inside and outside of schools. And though we know these gaps are stubborn, we also know they are not inevitable. We believe a strong education improves the lives of young people, is vital to sustaining our democracy, and strengthens America.
- Website
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https://edtru.st/2R5hIBX
External link for EdTrust
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Education, policy, research, and advocacy
Locations
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Primary
1501 K St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
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580 2nd St
Suite 200
Oakland, California 94607, US
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222 Broadway
New York, NY 10038, US
Employees at EdTrust
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Redante Asuncion-Reed
Web Manager | SEO & Analytics | Digital Strategy & Project Management | Web Content Management & Strategy
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Wendy Scott
Chief Financial Officer at The Education Trust
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Nicolle Grayson Matthews
Senior Director of Communications at The Education Trust
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Rachel Stalcup, CFRE
Chief Development Officer at The Education Trust
Updates
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Graduate school is tough, especially for Black women. Faculty mentors of color play a crucial role in their success, offering support, guidance, and advocacy. In this guest blog post, Antoinette J. Waller highlights how these mentors help create a more inclusive and equitable academic environment, benefiting both individual students and the wider community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCnMwDjn #EducationalEquity #Mentorship #DiversityInAcademia #HigherEducation #FacultyDiversity
Faculty Diversity and Mentors of Color Are Keys to Success for Black Women in Graduate School - The Education Trust
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We’re pleased to share our resources for educators, school leaders, and advocates who are passionate about equity in education. Check out #PlantingSEADS, a campaign dedicated to cultivating an intentionally inclusive school environment from preschool to college to foster the social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) of all students. Together, let's work toward a future where every student thrives. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/eDZVutey #EducationEquity #DiversityandInclusion #Educators
Sow, Nurture, Thrive: Cultivating Inclusion from Pre-K to College
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EdTrust reposted this
EdTrust-West seeks a Research & Data Analyst to join our team! The Analyst will help produce research that highlights trends and inequities in public education, with a focus on transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. The priority application deadline is July 28, 2024. Learn more details about the position and apply here: bit.ly/4cUAsgI #hiring #workwithus #EdTrustWest
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Nearly half of all students in public P-12 schools in the United States are children of color, while schools only have about 20% teachers of color. This most significantly impacts students of color, who can have drastically different educational experiences based on where they live. Check our 50-state scan to see how your state is addressing #EducatorDiversity: https://lnkd.in/d8ipU7h
Teacher Diversity & Equity Policy Scan - The Education Trust
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Did you know that some schools impose serious and potentially harmful #SchoolDiscipline practices for minor violations such as dress and hair code violations? Often these codes can infringe on and discriminate against the identities of students of color and students with disabilities. #Discrimination https://edtru.st/SDSEAD
How School Discipline Impacts Students' Social, Emotional and, Academic Development (SEAD) - The Education Trust
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Did you know? Students w/ disabilities represent 25% of the students who are referred to law enforcement or subjected to school related arrests, while representing just 12% of the student population? We must do more to protect the rights of the #1in5. Learn more in this report from NCLD: https://edtru.st/3RGwbW6 #SignificantDisproportionality
Significant Disproportionality in Special Education: Current Trends and Actions for Impact
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“One year ago, the 2023 Supreme Court decided to do away w/ #AffirmativeAction, which has had a chilling domino effect on race-conscious policies across the country.” In a new blog, Wil Del Pilar, EdTrust’s SVP, explains that “with strategic advocacy, this turn of events could open policy windows at both the state and federal level that could spur the evolution of P-16 policies and practices, removing barriers that have traditionally impacted students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, without having to rely on affirmative action.” Read here: https://edtru.st/4cIroLP
A Policy Roadmap That Steers Students of Color to Success, From Pre-K Through College - The Education Trust
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“One year ago, the 2023 Supreme Court decided to do away w/ #AffirmativeAction, which has had a chilling domino effect on race-conscious policies across the country.” In a new blog, Wil Del Pilar, EdTrust’s SVP, explains that “with strategic advocacy, this turn of events could open policy windows at both the state and federal level that could spur the evolution of P-16 policies and practices, removing barriers that have traditionally impacted students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, without having to rely on affirmative action.” Read here: https://edtru.st/4cIroLP
A Policy Roadmap That Steers Students of Color to Success, From Pre-K Through College - The Education Trust
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Pandemic relief funds for schools are running out at the end of September. On our blog, Alan Safran, CEO & co-founder Saga Education shares why he thinks districts should focus on high impact tutoring to sustain effective interventions. Learn more: https://edtru.st/4bH0rr5 #ESSER
Why Districts Should Focus on High-Impact Tutoring Interventions as ESSER Funding Ends - The Education Trust
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