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Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap
March 27, 2026 by EdTrust Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters
Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana
A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance
Indiana’s “Future Accountability Model” is Bad for Hoosier Students
March 13, 2026 by EdTrust The Indiana Department of Education is asking the U.S. Department of Education for a waiver to let a new system which violates federal accountability rules replace its federally compliant system
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How Rising Need and Unstable Funding Are Shaping District Budget Decisions Right Now
April 01, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston This school district budget season feels especially high stakes because a lot is hitting district leaders at once
Responsible AI in Education Begins with Centering and Listening to Communities
March 31, 2026 by Denise Forte As AI rapidly enters classrooms, its potential benefits for students of color and those from low-income communities are undermined when funders fail to partner with families and communities — silencing their voices and increasing the risk of harm
30 Years Later: What EdTrust’s Early Work Still Teaches Us About Education Equity
March 27, 2026 by Nicolle Grayson Good Teaching Matters, a seminal EdTrust report from 1998, looks at the state of education in the U.S. and the persistent inequities that hold students back. That message still resonates today
For 30 Years, We’ve Chosen Students — Every Time
March 27, 2026 by Denise Forte EdTrust’s standard for advocacy never changed. It has always been set by the students who’ve been denied the resources they need to succeed
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Joint Letter Regarding New Indiana Accountability System
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations
EdTrust Comment on IES Special Education Spending Study
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust’s comment on the proposed National Special Education Spending Study
Joint Letter Regarding Indiana ESSA Waiver Request
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment on Indiana’s pending waiver request from accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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