“This is part of the Trump administration’s pattern” of eliminating key data collections about students and schools, said Ivy Morgan, the director of P-12 research and data analytics at EdTrust. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4nGpkc2

Our new blog shares the inspiring journey of student-parent, Tymika Lawrence as she returns to college while navigating finding reliable & affordable childcare & discusses ways that colleges & programs can better support students like her. learn more: https://edtru.st/3LwtXIl

Hear from EdTrust President & CEO Denise Forte as she breaks down how, in the midst of this government shutdown, the U.S. Dept. of Ed is launching a two-pronged attack on students with disabilities, putting their rights & access to education at risk: https://youtu.be/N0YoEQQoGR8?si=gjxqUVh0xZ-l5wq5

"Thousands of students have returned to schools, which means that states are putting in the work," said Carl Felton, III, a policy analyst at EdTrust, a nonprofit that advocates for underrepresented students. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4om915r

📢 When SNAP benefits stop, students suffer. Hear from EdTrust President & CEO Denise Forte on how the government shutdown could impact students and families across the nation: https://youtube.com/shorts/8VVXy0GWUHU?si=m6unE0lGz83WgfTz

"In the richest nation on Earth, no child should ever go to bed hungry — yet millions do. And I was one of them. " Cutting off SNAP is Cutting Off Lifelines — Students & Their Families Are Paying the Price of Politics. Read the rest of this powerful blog: https://edtru.st/4oKtlgB

"American Students and Their Families Should Not Have to Suffer nor Sacrifice Their Basic Needs Inside and Outside the Classroom" Statement From EdTrust on the Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown. Read the statement: https://edtru.st/3JDkiza #SNAP #GovermentShutdown

When higher education becomes out of reach, students lose. States have the power to change that. Our new scan examines how Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota are improving college access. Read the full report: http://edtru.st/3JbHh4l

Join us today at 2PM ET to explore how diverse texts drive engagement, critical thinking, and advance literacy outcomes. Register now: http://edtru.st/46SIbdR

Representation in literacy materials isn’t optional, it’s essential. Join us tomorrow at 2PM ET to explore how diverse texts drive engagement, critical thinking, and advance literacy outcomes. Register now: http://edtru.st/46SIbdR

Representation in literacy materials isn’t optional, it’s essential. Join us on Oct 29th at 2PM ET to explore how diverse texts drive engagement, critical thinking, and advance literacy outcomes. Register now: http://edtru.st/46SIbdR

The former high school debate coach had an idea. He took a chance and integrated debate into every class, across all grade levels. He also expanded the debate team, and a third of the students enrolled with a select group traveling to tournaments. http://edtru.st/3J4QNGq

High-quality teachers drive student success, but barriers still limit access to strong prep programs. Our new paper on teacher apprenticeships highlights 3 keys to candidate success: better recruitment, mentorship, & financial support. Read more: https://edtru.st/47DPKXa

Check out this opinion piece featured in The EDU Ledger by Reid Setzer, director of government affairs at EdTrust on how Trump’s compact corrupts higher education. Read the full article: http://edtru.st/43yNFt8

It's #NationalTransferStudentWeek, check out the stories of three transfer alumni as they reflect on what’s working and where further reform is needed. https://edtru.st/47lPcnu

Join us TODAY at 2 PM ET for "Every Reader, Every Grade", the second webinar in our Literacy Unlocked series! Register now: http://edtru.st/4gNRd01

Older students with reading gaps are often overlooked. Join @EdTrust’s webinar “Every Reader, Every Grade” to explore how schools can identify older readers’ needs, provide targeted interventions, & empower secondary educators. Oct 22 | 2–3PM ET Register: http://edtru.st/4gNRd01

This Feel Good Friday, we're giving a big shoutout to our very own Hector Biaggi, EdTrust's P-12 Data Analytics Senior Analyst! Hector was featured in The Washington Post for his epic quest to find over 100 panda statues scattered across D.C. 🐼🐾 https://edtru.st/3KWVjaj

EdTrust's Higher Education Research Analyst, Sabreyna Reese will be presenting at the Southern Regional Education Board Student Success Summit on EdTrust's affordability gap analysis. Learn more about the Summit and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxzyTp_j

🚨 EdTrust is #Hiring! Are you a seasoned leader committed to advancing education equity goals in the state of Michigan? We want YOU to be EdTrust’s new State Director of our Michigan team! 📌 Learn more + apply: https://tinyurl.com/4d5ddx2r #AdvocacyJobs

Despite rising interest in short-term credentials, most students continue to enroll in bachelor’s programs at public universities. Our new brief explores what states must do to ensure all pathways lead to real opportunity. Read More: https://edtru.st/4q8er5z

Our President & CEO Denise Forte was featured in the New York Times this week — a powerful spotlight on her leadership and her voice as she discusses the recent layoffs at the Education Department. Dive into the full article: https://edtru.st/3LbeAow

How can schools + families partner to help every child become a confident reader? Join us this afternoon at 2PM ET for a deep dive into family-led advocacy & literacy reform. Register Now: https://t.co/VEhg1igEVn https://t.co/b8Hu1sHssX

Join us today at 3pm for the "Education and Youth Development Webinar Series: What's New? Critical K-12 Issues and How We Can Advocate for Our Youth" Register Now: https://edtru.st/47pGUMG

How can schools + families partner to help every child become a confident reader? Join @EdTrust tomorrow Oct 15 at 2PM ET for a deep dive into family-led advocacy & literacy reform. Register today: http://edtru.st/3ILpTTy

“People seem really different in a good way at the end,” said Leslie Trundy, a Maine high school counselor and avid hiker. Check it out: http://edtru.st/438a7cp source: @washingtonpost.com

Chronic absenteeism remains high, especially for students of color, low-income families & students with disabilities. Our new report reviews how 23 states are tackling this issue and explores proven solutions to support student success. Read more: http://edtru.st/48VCXjY

Allison Rose Socol, a policy expert at EdTrust, described McMahon’s push to help grow private school enrollment through taxpayer-funded vouchers & other means as a “great American heist” that will funnel money away from the public system. http://edtru.st/3J4RJKJ

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could make high-cost, low-value college programs the norm. Our new policy brief explores how to strengthen accountability, so college education leads to opportunity, not more debt. Read it here: https://edtru.st/46NjKOE

Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood. It can expose kids to jobs they didn’t even know existed and help them figure out what they want to do with their lives. Learn More: https://edtru.st/4nG5RcB Source: @chalkbeatorg

Literacy unlocks opportunity. Join @EdTrust for Literacy Unlocked, a 3-part webinar series (Oct 15, 22 & 29) exploring how to advance equitable literacy in your community. Lean tools, strategies & more! Learn more and sign up today: http://edtru.st/3ILpTTy #education #k12

Attacks on public education are escalating but the impacts are not being felt equally by all students. Cuts to funding and restrictive new policies are falling hardest on Black & brown students, deepening long-standing inequities in our schools. Register: http://edtru.st/4ocHjb3

For millions of low-income & first-generation college students, the Pell Grant is more than financial aid; it's a lifeline that makes education possible. Slashing it undermines access at a time when affordability is already a major barrier. Read the blog: http://edtru.st/430nKKz

Banned Books Week is here (Oct 5–11)! Access to stories, ideas, and voices should never be silenced. Together, we can protect The Freedom to Read. Take the pledge today with @webelieveinedu and @_everylibrary_ : bookbanpledge.us #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

Protecting Healthcare Is Protecting Student Learning Read our latest statement from EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte on the ongoing budget negotiations in Congress: http://edtru.st/4ha5tAJ #Students #medicaid #IDEA #Congress #Shutdown #StudentHealthServices

September is #NationalLiteracyMonth. Join us in championing reading & access to high-quality books and instruction for all. Literacy is a civil right! Read more: https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-cassidy-lead-bipartisan-colleagues-in-designating-september-as-national-literacy-month

A government shutdown is looking inevitable and could disrupt some parts of the education world. Read the full article: http://bit.ly/3IMxpNY Source: @politico.com

Working under a Black principal reduced turnover rates for Black teachers by 14%, and schools where at least 20% of the faculty was Black had a similar effect. learn more by clicking the link in our bio or visiting blackprincipals.org #BlackEducators

Small in number, massive in impact. HBCUs are less than 4% of U.S. colleges — but they’re behind 50% of all Black educators👏👏👏. Want to understand why this matters for the future of education? ➡️ Learn more BlackPrincipals.org #hbcuexcellence

“It’s very important to pay attention to the full picture of what is happening,” said Allison Socol, vice president at Education Trust. Read the full article: edtru.st/3VmrbHz

A coalition of 41 groups, including Turning Point USA and the Heritage Foundation, will create educational programming for the country’s 250th anniversary next year. bit.ly/4ny7NDm Source: @washingtonpost.com

Check out this powerful blog from our Higher Education Policy Director, Roxanne Garza: http://edtru.st/46b6aWp

Our Director of Higher Education Policy, Roxanne Garza joined @hirono.senate.gov & a panel of student-borrowers & experts to expose the devastating impacts of the Trump administration’s proposed federal budget cuts on higher education. 📺 Watch the replay: bit.ly/4nzy9VB

"We are definitely big supporters of the TRIO program, which we know are instrumental in helping students not only at the K-12 level but transition to post-secondary education."

Our higher education policy director Roxanne Garza gave a power testimony at @hirono.senate.gov 's shadow hearing. #GreatAmericanHeist

"The process has always been very complicated, but what feels different is that we have an administration that is actively trying to put borrowers in a worse position"

Our higher education policy director Roxanne Garza gave a power testimony at @maziehirono shadow hearing. #GreatAmericanHeist

"Millions of Americans are crushed under the weight of a $1.7 trillion student crisis, but make no mistake, this crisis is a policy choice."

Listen in now! Join us for "Killing the American Dream: How Republicans are Closing the Door on Working and Middle-Class Students" Join Us: edtru.st/469lOlf

Join us TODAY at 2:30pm for "Killing the American Dream: How Republicans are Closing the Door on Working and Middle-Class Students" Join Us: http://edtru.st/469lOlf