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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
Chronic Absenteeism
October 09, 2025 by EdTrust EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight
Making the New Higher Education Accountability Framework Pay Off
October 08, 2025 by Roxanne Garza Without stronger accountability, students from low- and middle-income backgrounds risk being burdened by debt with little chance of advancing up the economic ladder
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Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education
October 15, 2025 by Genesis Carela As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I reflect on my family’s journey and the future of Latino children across MA
Students Raise Their Voices at a Convening of Texas Community College Leaders
October 09, 2025 by Elias Ramirez Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members discussed governance, student success strategies, K-12 and workforce partnerships, and higher education policies with trustees and community college leaders at a recent conference in Austin
Federal FY26 Budget: What’s at Stake for Texas Students
October 07, 2025 by Jonathan Feinstein A new tool shows users how federal funding proposals would affect students in different districts
The Consequences of Pell Grant Cuts on Student-Parents and Justice-Impacted Students
For millions of low-income and first-generation college students, the Pell Grant is more than financial aid; it is a lifeline
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Joint Comment on Redesigning IES
October 16, 2025 by EdTrust Twelve organizations share feedback with the Department of Education regarding the redesign of the Institute for Education Sciences
Enrollment Data Reveals a Shift in Postsecondary Pathways to College and Career
October 16, 2025 by EdTrust New EdTrust brief calls for states to continue to strengthen and support pathways to bachelor’s and associate programs while investing in quality, short-term credentials and apprenticeship opportunities for a growing diverse student body and stronger workforce
EdTrust Comment on Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) Survey Proposal
October 14, 2025 by EdTrust Letter submitted in response to the Department of Education’s (ED) proposed addition of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey component to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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