Putting Profits Over Students
July 19, 2017 by Nicolle Grayson John B. King Jr., Ed Trust President and CEO and former U.S. Secretary of Education, teamed up with fellow former secretary of education under the Obama administration, Arne Duncan, now…
To OASIS Leaders in Memphis: ‘This Is Civil Rights Work’
July 19, 2017 by Beau Dealy “This is the story of a people, of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. This story and struggle that started many centuries ago, continues…
Letter to House Appropriations Committee Opposing FY18 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
July 18, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen Chairman House Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Nita Lowey Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Labor-H…
John B. King Jr. Calls House Labor-HHS-Education FY18 Appropriations Bill ‘Exceptionally Shortsighted’
July 12, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON (07/12/17) – Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued this statement on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education FY18 Appropriations Bill.…
John King, DeRay Mckesson Talk Education and Its Implications for Life and Opportunities Beyond School Walls
June 29, 2017 by Nicolle Grayson There’s a raging debate on health care right now. Issues of access, coverage, and cost are dominating newspaper headlines, social media channels, and even sports radio programming. One thing that’s…
OASIS at Work: Fostering Confianza to Learn From Each Other
May 30, 2017 by José Cabrales I have spent a good portion of my personal life and career developing relationships. If you have ever read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make…
Trump’s Education Budget Cuts Are an Assault on the American Dream
May 30, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. This op-ed was originally published by U.S. News & World Report. Millions of Americans are engrossed in the NBA Playoffs this time of year. If you are one those people,…
Quick Take on the President’s 2018 Budget Request
May 24, 2017 by Kelly McManus It should go without saying that, if enacted, this budget would be a disaster for America’s young people. It cuts vital programs that prepare students for college and career. And…
Reflecting on the 63rd Anniversary of the Brown v. Board Decision
May 18, 2017 by Ryan Smith This week, we rightly celebrate the milestone Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision issued on May 17th, 1954, striking down school segregation. Yet today also marks another anniversary…