5 Questions to Ask Districts About How They Will Use New Federal Funding to Support Students
May 06, 2021 by EdTrust The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides almost $125 billion for education, including at least $109 billion that goes…
Response From Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, Immigration Policy, Business, and Education Organizations to the U.S. Department of Education’s Updated Guidance on Key ESSA Provisions in 2020–21
February 23, 2021 by EdTrust “We are pleased to see that the U.S. Department of Education will not consider blanket waivers of the critical civil rights component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that…
What the December Federal Funding Package Means for Texas
January 21, 2021 by Jonathan Feinstein Congress passed another $900 billion in stimulus relief, some of which is dedicated to supporting P-12 and Higher Education, including those in Texas.
P-12 Policy Priorities for 87th Texas Legislative Session
January 18, 2021 by EdTrust The education trust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically under-served students across the state.
Right Direction. Miles to Go.
November 17, 2020 by EdTrust Over the past few years, Washington has experienced significant job growth — so much so that Washington had the…
11 Ways Governors Can Use Their Federal Stimulus Funds to Prioritize Education Equity
May 18, 2020 by EdTrust The CARES Act (S.3548) allocates nearly $31 billion to P-12 and higher education as part of an education stabilization…
A P-12 Education Agenda in Response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020 by EdTrust Over the past several weeks, The Education Trust has monitored states’ tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and…
A Higher Education Equity Agenda in Response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020 by EdTrust The federal government responded to the tremendous strain the coronavirus has put on students and families, faculty, administrators, staff,…
22 Organizations Express Opposition to Broad Authority to Waive Student Protections in the Higher Education Act
March 20, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Bobby Scott Chairman House Education and Labor Comm. Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Senate HELP Committee Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Virginia Foxx Ranking Member…