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An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy
July 29, 2025 by EdTrust How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students
5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston EdTrust believes that state school funding systems should provide adequate and equitable funding levels to address students’ individual needs
P-12 School Funding Glossary
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston School funding can be complex. We have compiled a list of common terms to help you understand how state school funding systems work
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Social Justice in Mathematics
July 29, 2025 by Tonya Clarke, PhD Too often, mathematics classrooms are governed by rigid, Eurocentric practices that overwhelm students
Robbing Our Students’ Futures: The Indefensible Attacks on Public Education
July 24, 2025 by Denise Forte We call on Congress to act with bipartisan spirit and authority to end the Great American Heist and to force the administration to fund fully public education
Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation
July 24, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional momentum for reform
Transforming Math Placement: Bridging P-12 Math Policy and College Success
July 22, 2025 by Brianna Huynh Students’ early math experiences shape their long-term academic and career opportunities
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New EdTrust Resource Shows How to Expand Promise of Recent State Literacy Efforts So All Children Have the Right to Read
July 29, 2025 by EdTrust Suite of resources offers practical tactics to improve outcomes for all students
Statement from EdTrust Vice President Allison Socol on the Release of Withheld Federal Education Funds
July 25, 2025 by EdTrust This is a win for students, but the Great American Heist isn’t over
Testimony of Denise Forte at Senate K-12 Education Spotlight Forum
July 24, 2025 by Denise Forte In her testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of the illegal withholding of federal education funds and the attacks on the Department of Education
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