EdTrust in MA
@edtrustma.bsky.social
We are the Massachusetts team focused on promoting educational & racial equity for historically underserved students and families.
💡 #FastFactsFriday
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a game-changer for students’ college journeys 🎓
Read more about expanding access for students in the most recent report from CHEAO: bit.ly/498Jbx6
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a game-changer for students’ college journeys 🎓
Read more about expanding access for students in the most recent report from CHEAO: bit.ly/498Jbx6
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
💡 #FastFactsFriday
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a game-changer for students’ college journeys 🎓
Read more about expanding access for students in the most recent report from CHEAO: bit.ly/498Jbx6
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a game-changer for students’ college journeys 🎓
Read more about expanding access for students in the most recent report from CHEAO: bit.ly/498Jbx6
#ICYMI When students complete college, they earn more — and our economy grows. We need a higher education system where every student can get in, stay in, and finish with a degree in hand. 🔗 Read more in our new report: bit.ly/498Jbx6
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#ICYMI When students complete college, they earn more — and our economy grows. We need a higher education system where every student can get in, stay in, and finish with a degree in hand. 🔗 Read more in our new report: bit.ly/498Jbx6
To power MA’s future economy, we need a higher ed system that works for everyone. A new roadmap — developed by @EdTrustMA, @hi_Hildreth, @uaspire, @Latinos4Ed, @OneGoalGraduate, and @MassINC - outlines steps to do just that. 🔗 Read the full report: bit.ly/498Jbx6
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
To power MA’s future economy, we need a higher ed system that works for everyone. A new roadmap — developed by @EdTrustMA, @hi_Hildreth, @uaspire, @Latinos4Ed, @OneGoalGraduate, and @MassINC - outlines steps to do just that. 🔗 Read the full report: bit.ly/498Jbx6
#WhatWeAreReading 📚
When school discipline leads to ICE involvement, students can be pulled into deportation proceedings instead of receiving the protections their peers do. Advocates call this the “school-to-deportation pipeline."
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/m...
When school discipline leads to ICE involvement, students can be pulled into deportation proceedings instead of receiving the protections their peers do. Advocates call this the “school-to-deportation pipeline."
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/m...
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#WhatWeAreReading 📚
When school discipline leads to ICE involvement, students can be pulled into deportation proceedings instead of receiving the protections their peers do. Advocates call this the “school-to-deportation pipeline."
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/m...
When school discipline leads to ICE involvement, students can be pulled into deportation proceedings instead of receiving the protections their peers do. Advocates call this the “school-to-deportation pipeline."
Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/m...
More than 1.1 million Massachusetts residents are affected due to the federal shutdown. If your family is affected by delayed or reduced federal support, here are some local organizations providing food assistance across Massachusetts.
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
More than 1.1 million Massachusetts residents are affected due to the federal shutdown. If your family is affected by delayed or reduced federal support, here are some local organizations providing food assistance across Massachusetts.
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation
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November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our latest quarterly newsletter just dropped 📩 Missed it? No worries! Sign up for our "Friends of Educational Equity" mailing list to stay in the loop with the EdTrust in #MA team! You don't want to miss out on all the exciting content we have planned; join here: rb.gy/uy0n9j
Commissioner Ortega highlighted the powerful impact of the #SUCCESSprogram.🎓 As he reminded us, access alone isn’t enough. We must continue the work to ensure students not only enroll, but graduate and chase their boldest dreams.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Commissioner Ortega highlighted the powerful impact of the #SUCCESSprogram.🎓 As he reminded us, access alone isn’t enough. We must continue the work to ensure students not only enroll, but graduate and chase their boldest dreams.
#FastFactsFriday
Part-time students who participate in the #SUCCESSprogram have a persistence rate that’s 13 percentage points higher than their non-participating peers 👩🏻🎓 But it only reaches about 8% of community college students across Massachusetts.
Part-time students who participate in the #SUCCESSprogram have a persistence rate that’s 13 percentage points higher than their non-participating peers 👩🏻🎓 But it only reaches about 8% of community college students across Massachusetts.
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#FastFactsFriday
Part-time students who participate in the #SUCCESSprogram have a persistence rate that’s 13 percentage points higher than their non-participating peers 👩🏻🎓 But it only reaches about 8% of community college students across Massachusetts.
Part-time students who participate in the #SUCCESSprogram have a persistence rate that’s 13 percentage points higher than their non-participating peers 👩🏻🎓 But it only reaches about 8% of community college students across Massachusetts.
A highlight of our #SUCCESS briefing was hearing from a current student.
The program was created for students just like Melissa — an ambitious mother returning to school to pursue her dream career, make an impact in her community, and pave a path for her children 👩🏻🎓
Stay tuned to hear more!
The program was created for students just like Melissa — an ambitious mother returning to school to pursue her dream career, make an impact in her community, and pave a path for her children 👩🏻🎓
Stay tuned to hear more!
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A highlight of our #SUCCESS briefing was hearing from a current student.
The program was created for students just like Melissa — an ambitious mother returning to school to pursue her dream career, make an impact in her community, and pave a path for her children 👩🏻🎓
Stay tuned to hear more!
The program was created for students just like Melissa — an ambitious mother returning to school to pursue her dream career, make an impact in her community, and pave a path for her children 👩🏻🎓
Stay tuned to hear more!
Happening TODAY! 🎓
Join EdTrust in MA & Hildreth Institute at 12:00 PM ET for a legislative briefing on SUCCESS.
Together, we can make sure access leads to achievement for every student 👩🏻🎓
Register here: bit.ly/48SebkL, or at the link in our bio!
#MAedu #MAPoli
Join EdTrust in MA & Hildreth Institute at 12:00 PM ET for a legislative briefing on SUCCESS.
Together, we can make sure access leads to achievement for every student 👩🏻🎓
Register here: bit.ly/48SebkL, or at the link in our bio!
#MAedu #MAPoli
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Happening TODAY! 🎓
Join EdTrust in MA & Hildreth Institute at 12:00 PM ET for a legislative briefing on SUCCESS.
Together, we can make sure access leads to achievement for every student 👩🏻🎓
Register here: bit.ly/48SebkL, or at the link in our bio!
#MAedu #MAPoli
Join EdTrust in MA & Hildreth Institute at 12:00 PM ET for a legislative briefing on SUCCESS.
Together, we can make sure access leads to achievement for every student 👩🏻🎓
Register here: bit.ly/48SebkL, or at the link in our bio!
#MAedu #MAPoli
New data. Real stories. Big potential. The #SUCCESS program is helping more #MA students finish college—but it’s time to scale up. Join us for a legislative briefing 🚨tomorrow🚨 to explore what’s working and what’s next. bit.ly/48SebkL
From Access to Completion: Scaling Higher Ed SUCCESS Programs in MA
Join us to learn more about high-impact programs to improve community college persistence & completion rates across the state.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New data. Real stories. Big potential. The #SUCCESS program is helping more #MA students finish college—but it’s time to scale up. Join us for a legislative briefing 🚨tomorrow🚨 to explore what’s working and what’s next. bit.ly/48SebkL
🚨 Federal shutdown threatens essential supports for Massachusetts students 🚨 < 1.1 million residents — including hundreds of thousands of children — rely on #SNAP, and thousands depend on #HeadStart programs.
Read our full statement at: edtrust.org/press-room/e...
Read our full statement at: edtrust.org/press-room/e...
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨 Federal shutdown threatens essential supports for Massachusetts students 🚨 < 1.1 million residents — including hundreds of thousands of children — rely on #SNAP, and thousands depend on #HeadStart programs.
Read our full statement at: edtrust.org/press-room/e...
Read our full statement at: edtrust.org/press-room/e...
34% of students enrolled in community colleges in Massachusetts earn a degree within six years. For students of color, completion rates are even lower. Join us in advocating for the support students deserve. Register for our #SUCCESS briefing here: bit.ly/48SebkL
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
34% of students enrolled in community colleges in Massachusetts earn a degree within six years. For students of color, completion rates are even lower. Join us in advocating for the support students deserve. Register for our #SUCCESS briefing here: bit.ly/48SebkL
Meet our speakers for our 11/6 #SUCCESS briefing! Join us at 12 PM ET. Save your spot ➡️ bit.ly/48SebkL
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Meet our speakers for our 11/6 #SUCCESS briefing! Join us at 12 PM ET. Save your spot ➡️ bit.ly/48SebkL
#WhatWeAreReading 📚
To truly support English learners, we need evidence-based policies that meet their unique needs — not recycled debates or outdated advice ✏️ 📖
Read more here: www.nctq.org/research-ins...
#EquityInEducation #EdTrustMA #Englishlearners
To truly support English learners, we need evidence-based policies that meet their unique needs — not recycled debates or outdated advice ✏️ 📖
Read more here: www.nctq.org/research-ins...
#EquityInEducation #EdTrustMA #Englishlearners
The missing link in reading reform: Centering English learners in state literacy policies - National Council on Teacher Quality
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October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#WhatWeAreReading 📚
To truly support English learners, we need evidence-based policies that meet their unique needs — not recycled debates or outdated advice ✏️ 📖
Read more here: www.nctq.org/research-ins...
#EquityInEducation #EdTrustMA #Englishlearners
To truly support English learners, we need evidence-based policies that meet their unique needs — not recycled debates or outdated advice ✏️ 📖
Read more here: www.nctq.org/research-ins...
#EquityInEducation #EdTrustMA #Englishlearners
🚨The MA House is taking up a bold literacy bill this week! With only 40% of 4th graders reading proficiently, this bill ensures access to evidence-based instruction for all. Grateful to House leaders + proud to stand with #MassReads to get it passed!
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House targets 'troubling trends' with early literacy reform push
The House will vote Wednesday on a sweeping early literacy reform bill, aiming to reverse what leaders are calling "troubling trends" in student reading rates.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨The MA House is taking up a bold literacy bill this week! With only 40% of 4th graders reading proficiently, this bill ensures access to evidence-based instruction for all. Grateful to House leaders + proud to stand with #MassReads to get it passed!
tinyurl.com/ypw7n8jm
tinyurl.com/ypw7n8jm
High-quality teachers drive student success, but barriers still limit access to strong prep programs.
@EdTrust’s new paper on teacher apprenticeships highlights 3 keys to candidate success: better recruitment, mentorship, & financial support.
Read more: edtru.st/47DPKXa
@EdTrust’s new paper on teacher apprenticeships highlights 3 keys to candidate success: better recruitment, mentorship, & financial support.
Read more: edtru.st/47DPKXa
Building Futures: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Through Teacher Apprenticeships
An excellent teacher is integral for student success, and most states have turned to registered teacher apprenticeship programs to widen their pool of educators
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October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
High-quality teachers drive student success, but barriers still limit access to strong prep programs.
@EdTrust’s new paper on teacher apprenticeships highlights 3 keys to candidate success: better recruitment, mentorship, & financial support.
Read more: edtru.st/47DPKXa
@EdTrust’s new paper on teacher apprenticeships highlights 3 keys to candidate success: better recruitment, mentorship, & financial support.
Read more: edtru.st/47DPKXa
By middle school, the learning gap is already thousands of hours wide.
Kids in Tech is closing it — with free STEM programs, mentorship & community support. 🌟📚
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation #MassSTEMWeek #MEEP
Kids in Tech is closing it — with free STEM programs, mentorship & community support. 🌟📚
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation #MassSTEMWeek #MEEP
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
By middle school, the learning gap is already thousands of hours wide.
Kids in Tech is closing it — with free STEM programs, mentorship & community support. 🌟📚
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation #MassSTEMWeek #MEEP
Kids in Tech is closing it — with free STEM programs, mentorship & community support. 🌟📚
#EdTrustMA #EquityInEducation #MassSTEMWeek #MEEP
We’re joining the Healey-Driscoll Administration in celebrating MA’s annual STEM Week, a statewide initiative that inspires students to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math.
Let’s inspire the next gen of innovators and changemakers🔬
#MassSTEMWeek #EdTrustMA
Let’s inspire the next gen of innovators and changemakers🔬
#MassSTEMWeek #EdTrustMA
October 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re joining the Healey-Driscoll Administration in celebrating MA’s annual STEM Week, a statewide initiative that inspires students to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math.
Let’s inspire the next gen of innovators and changemakers🔬
#MassSTEMWeek #EdTrustMA
Let’s inspire the next gen of innovators and changemakers🔬
#MassSTEMWeek #EdTrustMA
Despite rising interest in short-term credentials, most students continue to enroll in bachelor’s programs at public universities.
EdTrust’s new brief explores what states must do to ensure all pathways lead to real opportunity.
Read More: edtru.st/4q8er5z
EdTrust’s new brief explores what states must do to ensure all pathways lead to real opportunity.
Read More: edtru.st/4q8er5z
Mapping Postsecondary Pathways: Understanding State Student College Enrollment Trends
More students are attending college, and some are seeking more affordable routes to good jobs through community colleges, short-term credentials, and apprenticeships
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October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Despite rising interest in short-term credentials, most students continue to enroll in bachelor’s programs at public universities.
EdTrust’s new brief explores what states must do to ensure all pathways lead to real opportunity.
Read More: edtru.st/4q8er5z
EdTrust’s new brief explores what states must do to ensure all pathways lead to real opportunity.
Read More: edtru.st/4q8er5z
On the last day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, our Senior Policy Analyst reflects on her family's journey from the DR and the future of Latino children across MA.
Honoring #Latino heritage means investing in and caring for the next generation 🌟
Read more: bit.ly/47b0FGE
Honoring #Latino heritage means investing in and caring for the next generation 🌟
Read more: bit.ly/47b0FGE
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On the last day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, our Senior Policy Analyst reflects on her family's journey from the DR and the future of Latino children across MA.
Honoring #Latino heritage means investing in and caring for the next generation 🌟
Read more: bit.ly/47b0FGE
Honoring #Latino heritage means investing in and caring for the next generation 🌟
Read more: bit.ly/47b0FGE
Chronic absenteeism remains high, especially for students of color, low-income families & students with disabilities. @edtrust.bsky.social's new report reviews how MA + other states are tackling this issue.
Read more: edtru.st/48VCXjY
Read more: edtru.st/48VCXjY
Chronic Absenteeism
EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight
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October 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Chronic absenteeism remains high, especially for students of color, low-income families & students with disabilities. @edtrust.bsky.social's new report reviews how MA + other states are tackling this issue.
Read more: edtru.st/48VCXjY
Read more: edtru.st/48VCXjY
Stay in the loop with the EdTrust in #MA team! Sign up for our "Friends of Educational Equity" mailing list to get the latest education updates delivered right to your inbox 📥Don't miss out; join here ➡️ rb.gy/uy0n9j
October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Stay in the loop with the EdTrust in #MA team! Sign up for our "Friends of Educational Equity" mailing list to get the latest education updates delivered right to your inbox 📥Don't miss out; join here ➡️ rb.gy/uy0n9j
Massachusetts has made strides in expanding college access—but completion rates still lag. Learn how the #SUCCESS program addresses this challenge & more. Don’t miss our briefing alongside the Hildreth Institute, @jocomerford.bsky.social, and Rep. Dave Rogers.
October 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Massachusetts has made strides in expanding college access—but completion rates still lag. Learn how the #SUCCESS program addresses this challenge & more. Don’t miss our briefing alongside the Hildreth Institute, @jocomerford.bsky.social, and Rep. Dave Rogers.
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.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MAEduEquity #EdTrustMA
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MAEduEquity #EdTrustMA
October 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MAEduEquity #EdTrustMA
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MAEduEquity #EdTrustMA