Indiana’s request to the U.S. Department of Education to waive restrictions on the money goes beyond Iowa’s, said Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Assistant Director of P12 Policy at The Education Trust. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4pSaO2Y

Join Us in Protecting the U.S. Department of Education! We invite you to sign this letter in support of public education; by signing, you join supporters of in urging elected officials to safeguard the federal supports that millions of students rely on. https://edtru.st/4sopQ2j

Watch as EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte shares how today’s policy choices are widening inequities and what we must demand instead: opportunity, affordability, and a future that works for all students: https://youtube.com/shorts/bv7F9diPKX8?si=BuIYhrTSdYH7mxP7

The U.S. Department of Education wrapped week one of rulemaking on the new Workforce Pell Grant, to help students use Pell Grants for short-term workforce programs but key concerns still stand. Check out the full brief to find out what's next: https://bit.ly/4p1Z4tu

EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte joined the panel at U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono’s spotlight forum to discuss the Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/7EZ6hyqOZ5Y?si=vaUxrZsClgeRK1rz

EdTrust-MA's new brief, "The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes," examines the current state of K-12 math education in Massachusetts and highlights two foundational pillars of effective instruction. Explore the full brief here: bit.ly/48EpmNx

Tomorrow at 2:30pm, EdTrust's President & CEO, @deniseedtrust.bsky.social will be a featured panelist at a forum hosted by @hirono.senate.gov on the harmful impacts of the Trump Admin’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of ED. Access the live stream: https://edtru.st/4qaaw7k

TRIO isn't optional it's necessary. EdTrust–LA’s Keiara Skipper and Dr. Simon, two champions for equity and access share their TRIO experiences and the meaningful connection they’ve built through the program: https://youtu.be/DItir5_Om6E #TRIOWorks #EquitylnAction

The report, How Large and Small Districts Develop Their Principals, offers insights for policymakers tackling school leadership shortages. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oViY9A

Tomorrow, we're bundling up to tune into: An ESSA Christmas Carol: The Law’s Past, Present, & Future! ☃️ Ready to join All4Ed & EdTrust for a conversation with former Hill & Obama administration staff and education advocates who shaped the law? RSVP: https://bit.ly/48DXc3Y

States are seeking to roll back federal rules on assessments, accountability, and federal funding that promote equity in K-12 schools. Learn more and find out how to help maintain these protections at ESSAWaiverWatch.org. @All4Ed @NationalParents @EdTrust

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education Read the full blog: https://edtru.st/3Kn7aPi

“When we don’t have this fiscal accountability and transparency for these massive voucher programs that are ballooning every year, it’s a real problem,” said Qubilah Huddleston, the equitable school funding lead at EdTrust. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3Y1pvVj

Inauguration Day was a time of hope for the MAGA faithful who watched President Donald Trump take his second oath of office in the Capitol rotunda. But less than a mile away, at the Department of Education, fear and uncertainty reigned. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aipZxF

Three out of six of Chicago’s Head Start grantees have yet to hear from the federal government if their grant has been renewed for next year. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3XBhGoT

Almost 2/3 of registered voters say that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost, according to a new NBC News poll, a dramatic decline over the last decade. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rxEZO5 Source: @nbcnews.com

In the latest chapter of the #GreatAmericanHeist, the coordinated effort to strip resources from students funnel them upward to the wealthy, the Trump admin has now set its sights on one of the most vulnerable groups in higher education: student-parents. https://bit.ly/4pIYiCo

Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4pK6RN9

Chronic absenteeism is reshaping district priorities nationwide and mental health is a central driver. Join us to discuss evidence-based strategies to address school avoidance and improve student attendance. Register: https://edtru.st/4rw9xzO

EdTrust is #Hiring! Join our incredible EdTrust-West Team as our next Deputy Director for External Affairs! Are you a collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns that positively influence public policy? Then this role is for YOU. Learn more: https://edtru.st/48g6gNE

This Giving Tuesday, you can help us build an equitable future for P–12 & college students. Equity means: ✨ Schools that uplift students ✨ Fair, well-resourced public schools ✨ Expanded opportunities for underserved students Donate: https://bit.ly/4rPqOEv #EdTrust30

Today marks the 50th anniversary of what’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). IDEA opened the doors. Now we must keep widening them.

50 years after IDEA, Black students with disabilities are still punished more than supported. They’re just 2% of enrollment but make up 6% of in-school and 9% of out-of-school suspensions. And 64% face exclusionary discipline compared to 24% of white students with disabilities.

50 years after IDEA, too many students with disabilities are still being left behind. The promise of IDEA isn’t being fully met. It’s time to deliver the resources and support every student deserves. #IDEA50

Education is under an unprecedented attack. As we approach our 30th anniversary, our resolve to advocate for all students has never been stronger. Your support strengthens EdTrust’s efforts to fight against harmful policies. Donate today #EdTrust30 https://bit.ly/48ggb4w

Howard University College of Medicine professor Stanley Andrisse, Ph.D., has achieved what was once unimaginable, rising from a maximum-security prison to tenured faculty at the nation’s only R1-designated HBCU. Check out the article: https://edtru.st/47XEc1e

Math access = opportunity. But not everyone gets a fair shot. Catch Allison Socol on @cnn.com with @victorblackwell.bsky.social tomorrow at 8:45 AM EST to dig into what equity in math should look like.

EdTrust along with over 60+ Civil rights and education organizations denounce the unlawful transfer of critical U.S. Department of Education offices and responsibilities to other federal agencies. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4i9V6xf

Most schools use test scores, teacher recommendations and parent requests to determine who gets to take eighth-grade algebra. But those methods can be biased, said Allison Socol, vice president of P-12 policy, practice and research at EdTrust. https://bit.ly/3LIQ4M3

Join us TODAY for an important webinar exploring the legal and policy challenges facing undocumented students and the colleges that support them. Don't miss this critical discussion: https://bit.ly/4paAc3l

Education advocacy groups widely condemned the changes. @deniseedtrust.bsky.social president and CEO of the advocacy group EdTrust, said the administration was “selling the Department of Education for parts.” Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4oMGp5r

This week, EdTrust’s senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., was a featured witness at the Committee on Education and Workforce’s hearing titled, “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” Watch the recording: https://edtru.st/3X857kL

"Dismantling of the Department of Education Fails Students" Click to read the full statement from EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte: https://edtru.st/4i3OccG

“We can’t innovate our way out of under investment” EdTrust's Senior Vice President Wil Del Pilar at the House Education & Workforce Full Committee Hearing

The administration’s efforts to date to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education broadly threaten to jeopardize any hope to advance meaningful reforms to lower costs and improve outcomes.

"The image of a college student coming directly from high school is no longer the norm: Roughly 1 in 3 students is 25 years of age or older, nearly 80% work, and roughly one-third work full time. Over 1 in 5 college students have children."

"Today’s topic is an important one. Innovation in higher education has the potential to expand access and opportunity for millions of students."

"EdTrust believes fervently in the limitless potential of every student to achieve their dreams. Postsecondary education has been and remains crucial to achieving intergenerational social and economic mobility for individuals and their families."

Today, at 10:15 a.m. ET, EdTrust's senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., will be a featured witness at the Committee on Education and Workforce's hearing titled, “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” https://edtru.st/43Cn8LI

In response, a coalition led by Attendance Works, EdTrust, & Nat Malkus from AEI launched a national campaign, “The 50% Challenge,” to cut chronic absenteeism in half over the next five years, & 17 states plus Washington D.C. have since joined. https://bit.ly/47M4Bz9 @dpark11

A new EdTrust report shows states could halve their chronic absenteeism rates by the 2027-2028 school year if they follow these suggestions. Read the full article: https://edtru.st/43wd9Yd Source: @wordinblacknews.bsky.social

The EdTrust policy team is researching FAFSA graduation requirements, and we want to hear directly from the teachers and counselors supporting the implementation of this policy! To join, complete the following form by November 17th: https://bit.ly/4ouJyqt

Education analysts are citing “gradflation” — short for “graduation inflation” — as a growing problem in which too many liberal arts graduates are chasing too few well-paying jobs, thereby lowering the value of their four-year degrees. Read the article: https://edtru.st/4p3UHyC

“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