The Education Trust re-releases College Results with new data
Read moreCollege Results Online: www.collegeresults.orgWashington On campuses large and small in every part of America, proud parents are snapping photos…
Joint statement on the 25th anniversary of “A Nation at Risk”
Read moreWASHINGTON (April 26, 2008) - As we mark the 25th anniversary of "A Nation at Risk," the spotlight is…
Statement from The Education Trust on NAEP 2007 writing results
Read moreWASHINGTON (April 3, 2008) -- Results from the 2007 NAEP writing assessment for grades 8 and 12, released today…
The Education Trust releases Their Fair Share Report and web tool exposing gaps in teacher quality in Texas
Read moreNew Study of Texass 50 Largest School Districts Finds Significant Teacher Quality Gaps Throughout The StateReport and Accompanying Web-Based…
Their Fair Share: How Texas-Sized Gaps in Teacher Quality Shortchange Poor and Minority Students*
Read moreThis follow-up study of Texas’s 50 largest school districts finds significant teacher quality and pay gaps throughout the state.…
Statement from The Education Trust on the math and science results from the 2006 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Read moreIts clear that doing what we've always done in our public schools simply isnt good enough anymore, said Kati…
Statement from The Education Trust on the 2007 Urban District results in reading and mathematics from The Nation’s Report Card
Read moreEd Trust Statement on the 2007 Urban District Results in Reading and Mathematics from The Nation's Report CardTodays results from…
The Education Trust announces the 2007 Dispelling the Myth Award winners
Read moreWASHINGTON (November 5, 2007) On Thursday, November 8 in Washington, D.C., The Education Trust will present the fifth…
Higher education leaders from across U.S. announce new initiative to expand college access and increase success for low-income and minority students
Read moreWASHINGTON (October 31, 2007) As national concern escalates about Americas global competitiveness, leaders from public college and university…
Statement from The Education Trust on the 2007 math and reading results from The Nation’s Report Card
Read moreTodays results from the 2007 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) released by the U.S. Department of Education continue…
Statement from The Education Trust and The Education Trust-West on CTA opposition to performance pay for teachers
Read moreIt's no secret that achieving academic success at high-poverty schools is more demanding - educators know it, parents know…
United States House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor
Read moreMr. Chairman, Mr. McKeon, and Members of the Committee, thank you for providing me with the opportunity to testify…
Statement from The Education Trust on House No Child Left Behind reauthorization draft of Title II
Read moreThe provisions of the Title II discussion draft released yesterday by the Education and Labor Committee are a critical…
Statement from The Education Trust on House No Child Left Behind reauthorization draft
Read moreThe House Education and Labor Committee has made clear that the draft released yesterday is only a starting place.…
Graduation Matters: How NCLB allows states to set the bar too low for improving high school grad rates
Read moreWASHINGTON (August 1, 2007) - Despite the national focus on reforming America's high schools, most states are setting woefully…
Graduation Matters: Improving Accountability for High School Graduation
Read moreThis report details state-set goals for graduation rates under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, showing how…
Study of Texas’ 10 largest school districts reveals large spending gaps in teacher salaries
Read moreWASHINGTON (June 20, 2007) Texas teachers working in schools with high numbers of poor and minority students earn…
Statement from The Education Trust on FEA proposals for assessment and accountability
Read moreThe proposals released today by the Forum on Educational Accountability (FEA) represent a giant step backward in the effort…
Statement from The Education Trust on NCES Standards study
Read moreToday's report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is another reminder that, in many states, students and…
Their Fair Share: How Teacher Salary Gaps Shortchange Minority Children in Texas*
Read moreThese companion reports document funding patterns in the state’s 10 largest school systems, showing how average teacher salaries vary…