Recommendations for State Leaders to Advance Equity Using Funds from the American Rescue Plan
May 18, 2021 by EdTrust The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted education for all students, but has hit students from vulnerable and systemically neglected populations…
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…
With the American Families Plan, the U.S. Stands on the Precipice of Universal Pre-K
April 29, 2021 by Carrie Gillispie The excitement from early learning advocates about President Biden’s American Families Plan is tangible, and understandably so — the targeted investments to expand access to universal pre-K for all three-…
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…
12 Questions We Hope Miguel Cardona Will Answer Before Senate Lawmakers
February 01, 2021 by Courtney Bollig President Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut education commissioner, to serve as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education. On February 3, Cardona will appear before the Senate Health…
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…
2020 Election Recap and What Should Be on the 117th Congress’ To-Do List
November 10, 2020 by Courtney Bollig The 2020 election cycle ended last week with Democrats controlling the White House and narrowed majority in the House of Representatives — with Senate control dependent on the outcomes of…