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5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston EdTrust believes that state school funding systems should provide adequate and equitable funding levels to address students’ individual needs
P-12 School Funding Glossary
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston School funding can be complex. We have compiled a list of common terms to help you understand how state school funding systems work
Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Without education and action on climate change, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds will bear the brunt of its effects
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Basic U.S. History Cannot Be Erased — Despite What Linda McMahon Says
June 05, 2025 by Letisha Marrero When asked about key moments in U.S. history, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was unable to answer
Getting To & Through College in the Time of Trump
June 04, 2025 by Gabriela Montell A student at a private university in Colorado describes her academic journey and how this administration’s policies are impacting students and campus life at her college
The Great American Heist Comes for Science: How NSF Cuts Threaten Our R&D Future
June 03, 2025 by Brianna Huynh The Trump administration’s cuts to federal research grants would kill American innovation and economic growth
Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk
Ending these tax credits for schools to make climate-friendly upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources
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Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout
May 29, 2025 by EdTrust A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities
Joint Statement on House Budget Reconciliation Bill
May 27, 2025 by EdTrust Civil rights and education advocacy organizations released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation bill and the harmful impact it will have on students
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY26 Labor-H Appropriations
May 27, 2025 by EdTrust We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive
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