Publications For Educators
Following is a list of recent Education Trust publications. You can find earlier publications archived by year in the box below left.
If you know the title of a specific publication but cannot find it, type the name in the Search box atop this page. To find a publication on a specific topic, go to the Filter Publications box and choose a topic or audience from the drop-down menu. Or you can click on one of the “tags” beneath a publication listed below to view all of our publications on that topic.
All Education Trust publications are available as free downloads. Publications marked with an asterisk (*) are available in print. Please contact rpitts@edtrust.org for more information.
Opportunity Adrift: Our Flagship Universities Are Straying From Their Public Mission*
Public flagship and research universities spend millions of dollars every year to aid wealthy students who don't need it, while providing inadequate support to low-income and minority students who do. Some flagships are stepping up to the challenge and focusing on access and success. An account of their performance and progress appears at the end of this report.
Gauging the Gaps: A Deeper Look at Student Achievement*
Using state-level NAEP data, this brief illustrates the pitfalls in one-dimensional appraisals of achievement gaps. Analyzing the gaps from four perspectives is essential to gain a comprehensive, accurate picture of equity.
