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The President’s FY22 Budget Request Proposes Vital Investments in Educational Equity
by Denise ForteWASHINGTON (May 28, 2021) – “Ed Trust applauds the Biden-Harris administration’s proposed 41% increase to the U.S. Department of Education’s budget for fiscal …
Food Insecurity Won’t End with the Pandemic, But This Legislation Could Help
by Lupita Romo-GonzálezCollege students experiencing food insecurity often have to make many tough decisions, like choosing between paying rent or purchasing groceries, staying up to…
Democratic lawmakers aim to make Biden’s summer food program for kids permanent
by Phil McCauslandDemocratic lawmakers will introduce a bill late Wednesday to make permanent a temporary children’s summer food program created because of the pandemic.
Letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee Regarding Nutrition Appropriations Requests for Fiscal Year 2022
by Ed TrustThe Honorable Rosa DeLauroChairwomanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-307 The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Kay GrangerRanking MemberHouse Appropriat…
Warren, Sanders Call For Expanding Food Aid To College Students
by Elissa NadwornyDemocrats in the House and Senate are introducing legislation Tuesday that would make pandemic-related food benefits for college students permanent. The push i…
Hunger Rates Plummet After Two Rounds of Stimulus
by Helena Bottemiller EvichThe percentage of Americans struggling with hunger is now at its lowest level since the pandemic began, suggesting the recent flood in aid from Washington is m…
The American Families Plan is a Big Step Forward on Educational Equity
by Denise ForteWASHINGTON (April 28, 2021) – “We are pleased that President Biden's American Families Plan offers new opportunities for children, students, and families to pa…
Joint Letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on COVID-19 Handbook 2
by Ed TrustSecretary Miguel CardonaU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue SWWashington, DC 20202Dear Secretary Cardona:We, the undersigned organizations, commend…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Declares Supports for Kids and Families “Essential”
by Carrie Gillispie and Courtney BolligThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families has been seismic. In a society held up almost entirely by the childcare and education sectors, bot…
