Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive
April 19, 2023 by Ali Procopio Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Labor-H Appropriations
March 28, 2023 by EdTrust Honorable Patty Murray Chairwoman Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Kay Granger…
Testimony of Denise Forte on House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
March 22, 2023 by EdTrust Written Testimony for the Record On behalf of Denise Forte President and Chief Executive Officer The Education Trust Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
Eliminating Barriers to a Higher Education for Undocumented Students Is an Urgent Need
February 28, 2023 by Christian Penichet-Paul 
Thoughts on Secretary Cardona’s Speech on ED’s 2023 Priorities
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona addressed the nation on Tuesday in a speech called ‘Raise the Bar: Lead the World,” where he discussed the Department’s priorities for the coming…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Biden-Harris Budget Request
November 07, 2022 by EdTrust Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Rice: Thank you for your continued leadership in fighting for essential federal resources in response to the persistent challenges students and schools, especially those most…
Six Pillars of an Equitable Higher Education Nutrition Policy
July 18, 2022 by EdTrust Between the rising cost of college, insufficient financial assistance, and the ongoing pandemic, college students are being forced to…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Concerning Implementation of Educator Preparation Programs
May 27, 2022 by EdTrust Jessica Cardichon Deputy Assistant Secretary, for P-12, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
Tell the Texas State Board of Education to Pass edTPA
May 23, 2022 by EdTrust Hear from diverse Texas teachers and teacher prep leaders who know firsthand why edTPA is the right path for…