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At EdTrust-Tennessee, we work to improve equity in education from preschool through college. Partnering with communities, we provide in-depth analysis, equity-focused research, and expert guidance to shape policies and practices that expand opportunity, access, and success for all learners. Together, we are driving change and creating the conditions where every student thrives.

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How two new Tennessee bills threaten entire school communities
March 20, 2026 by EdTrust-Tennessee
HB 793/SB 836 and HB 1711/SB 2108 won’t make Tennessee’s classrooms safer or stronger. They will inject fear into school...
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Tennessee House Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Collect Students’ Immigration Status
March 16, 2026 by BStaten
oday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HB 793, which would require schools to collect and report information about students’...
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Protecting Undocumented Student Access to Public Education
March 2, 2026 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The Tennessee General Assembly is considering multiple bills that threaten access to K-12 public education for all students, regardless of...
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Tennessee Lawmakers Revive Push to Challenge Plyler v. Doe Threatening Every Child’s Right to a Public Education
February 26, 2026 by BStaten
Two bills that could challenge Plyler v. Doe, the landmark Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing every child’s right to a free...
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Latest Developments in Protecting Undocumented Student Access to K-12 Public School
February 20, 2026 by EdTrust-Tennessee
In the 114th General Assembly, Tennessee lawmakers have filed two bills designed to challenge a constitutional and long-standing legal precedent...
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EdTrust-Tennessee Responds to Gov. Bill Lee’s Final State of the State
February 4, 2026 by BStaten
EdTrust-Tennessee released the following statement, in response to Governor Bill Lee delivering his final State of the State address where...