EdTrust in MA

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in their ongoing efforts to dismantle inequities and celebrate the brilliance of Native students, families, and educators.

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“People seem really different in a good way at the end,” said Leslie Trundy, a Maine high school counselor and avid hiker.

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Did you know that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could make high-cost, low-value college programs the norm?

@edtrust.bsky.social's new policy brief explores how to strengthen accountability, so college education leads to opportunity, not more debt.

Read it here: bit.ly/3WjRzlX

Today, on #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, we affirm that supporting students’ well-being is inseparable from advancing educational equity.

💡Together, let’s commit to ensuring that mental health equity is a priority in every classroom and community.

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Young adults in Mass. favor statewide high school graduation requirement, poll shows In a poll young adults in Massachusetts favored a statewide requirement for high school graduation such as passing required courses with at least a D grade or passing financial literacy classes.

@wbur.org reports on our recent poll of 20-somethings, for MassPotential, that found support for a statewide graduation standard to replace the MCAS
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“We’re simply not where we need to be as a state, & everyone needs to be doing better,” said our state director Jennie Williamson, responding to the latest #MCAS results with
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Full interview: bit.ly/43akso8

Books are more than stories — they’re windows into other worlds and mirrors of who we are.

Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the pages they read & to explore perspectives beyond their own.

It’s time to stand up for inclusive, diverse stories.

#EdTrustMA #bannedbooksweek

Math is a gateway to high school success and future opportunities — but this year’s 8th-grade MCAS results show too many students are being left behind.

Every student can succeed in math. We must build the pathways that enable them to get there.

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The latest #MCAS results paint a troubling picture. We need bold, statewide action to ensure every child in Massachusetts has the opportunity to thrive.

Read our full statement on the recent MCAS results here: bit.ly/EdTrustMAMCAS

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Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell make it clear: diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts are legal and essential!

Read the full guidance here: mass.gov/doc/joint-gu...

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Huge praise to all the advocates, educators, families & partners who showed up for the #RightToReadMA bill - and MassPotential for leading the charge!

Together, we’re pushing for evidence-based literacy so every MA child has the right to read.

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MA may lead the nation in education, but only for some.

📊NAEP results: 60% of MA 4th graders can’t read proficiently. For low-income students, it’s 80%.

The Right to Read Bill will ensure opportunity for all, not excellence for some.

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We know that Meet #MEEP Monday is making Monday your new favorite day of the week 😁! To learn more about MEEP, visit: linktr.ee/EdTrustMass.

The new #MEEP partner in our series is The Multistate Association for Bilingual Education, Northeast!

Did you know only 16% of teacher preparation programs in Massachusetts adequately prepare teachers for effective reading instruction?

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📚 Join the Mass Reads Coalition for the Right to Read bill hearing at the Massachusetts Statehouse next Tuesday, September 16th, at 11:00 am. This is a crucial bill that will help ensure ALL students in Massachusetts receive the foundational right to read.

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Reading isn’t enough: Massachusetts must solve its math crisis, too  - CommonWealth Beacon Research shows that early math skills are more predictive of lifetime earnings than reading or health factors. And as Massachusetts’s economy increasingly relies on evolving STEM jobs, we must prepare...

📚 MA’s literacy crisis is well-known—but a numeracy crisis is also taking hold. Too many students are falling behind in math, with consequences far beyond the classroom.

Read our OpEd in @cwbeacon.bsky.social: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/read...

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Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! Prioritizing literacy means prioritizing our students. Let's make a promise this International Literacy Day to treat literacy with the urgency that it deserves.

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Did you know only 40% of fourth graders in Massachusetts are proficient in reading?

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It's #backtoschool time here in Massachusetts! We wish all students, teachers, and staff an amazing first day and an even better school year.

Happy #backtoschool!

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The ChatGPT Generation: How Students Are Actually Using AI And what educators in the Boston area are learning.

AI is changing every corner of our society - including education. We were honored to be interviewed by @BostonMagazine on the pressing topic of AI in education.

Read more: www.bostonmagazine.com/news/ai-impa....

Did you know Massachusetts is among the states experiencing the most significant widening of achievement gaps in 8th-grade math?

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Did you know math scores are more predictive of lifetime earnings than literacy and health outcomes?

Read about the growing numeracy crisis affecting MA students in our recent data brief: bit.ly/47aBh5l.

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Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong It's time to stop accepting “I'm just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back

Math struggles extend beyond numbers - they’re also about belonging. In our new blog post, Chanthy Lopes Toro and Emily Marhan share why so many students, especially students of color, feel they “aren’t math people” and how we can change that. Read more: edtrust.org/blog/our-stu....

Did you know?

Access to Algebra by 8th Grade is a critical milestone linked to long-term academic success, greater math confidence, and college readiness. But in Massachusetts, access to Algebra by 8th Grade isn't equal.

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Collaborative for Student Success’s Josh Parrish writes for @edtrust.bsky.social on the economic risks to students and the country if we fail to provide equitable opportunities in math. Read more here: edtrust.org/blog/from-th...

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! We are guided in our work by the belief that our youth are our future. Their voices, experiences, and leadership are essential to the future of Massachusetts, the nation, and the world.

Today, let's uplift our youth and embolden their spirit.

Breaking News: The Protect Education Equity Bill is now law in MA—a huge win for immigrant students & students with disabilities 🙌. Thank you to our partners @MassAdv4Children for leading this fight and ensuring MA is standing strong to protect the civil rights of all students!

🚨 We’re now on Instagram and LinkedIn! 🚨 @ EdTrustMa (www.instagram.com/edtrustma/) will post exclusive IG content that you don’t want to miss. 🔗 And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/company/edtr...