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Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities
April 02, 2026 by EdTrust Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts
A Guide for States on Implementing Workforce Pell Grants
April 02, 2026 by A new guide explains how Workforce Pell expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs and how states and stakeholders can implement it effectively
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
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Indiana’s Waiver Request Abandon’s Students in Low-Performing Schools
April 02, 2026 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools
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
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The Trump Administration Continues its Campaign to Defund Education
April 03, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget
Joint Comment on Comprehensive Centers
April 03, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers
Joint Letter Regarding New Indiana Accountability System
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations
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