5 Things for Advocates to Know About Chronic Absenteeism
March 15, 2023 by EdTrust Chronic absence is on the rise: 8 million students were chronically absent before the pandemic closed schools, and the…
Data for Equity Webinar Series
February 20, 2023 by EdTrust Shedding light on inequities — in school funding; access to high-quality educators from diverse backgrounds; advanced coursework; or safe and culturally affirming school environments — all starts with access to…
Worried About Unfinished Learning? Ask Your District Leaders to Invest in Equitable Solutions Using ARP Funds
December 20, 2022 by Eliza Kritz By now, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately disrupted learning for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. With the recent release of the 2022 NAEP…
Equal is not Good Enough: ADVOCACY BRIEF
December 07, 2022 by EdTrust When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Research shows that sustained and significant increases…
Equal Is Not Good Enough
November 30, 2022 by Ivy Morgan When it comes to providing children with a high-quality education, money matters. Yet, the U.S. education system is plagued…
Denise Forte Named Permanent CEO of The Education Trust
October 27, 2022 by EdTrust She will co-lead the organization with president John B. King Jr. The Education Trust’s Board of Directors has named interim CEO Denise Forte permanent CEO. Following a remarkable career of…
The House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill Increases Investment in Programs Essential to Educational Equity
July 01, 2022 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, interim CEO of The Education Trust, on the Fiscal Year 2023 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON — “The House Labor-HHS-Education bill advanced by the House Appropriations Committee yesterday builds…
Introducing the Texas Community College Student Advisory Council
April 20, 2022 by EdTrust A dozen community college students will help advocate for policy solutions at the Texas Capitol AUSTIN, Tex. – Twelve community college students from across Texas have been selected for the…
Funds for College Completion Are Essential for Educational Equity
October 25, 2021 by Reid Setzer Recent reports indicate that negotiations for the congressional reconciliation bill, the Build Back Better Act, are nearing completion. The draft bill includes several key measures to make the U.S. educational…