The Education Trust works with a diverse coalition of advocates and partners across the state of North Carolina to:
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Letter in Support of ESEA Fiscal Fairness Act
Read moreRead the letter to Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) from Ed Trust and other groups in support of closing the…
The $23 billion “Keep Our Educators Working Act” is no Edujobs Bill
Read moreWASHINGTON (April 28, 2010) A recent survey by the American Association of School Administrators finds school leaders across…
Reauthorization of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Read moreRead the Ed Trust letter to the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Science and Technology…
Close the Hidden Funding Gaps in Our Schools
Read more“Close the Hidden Funding Gaps in Our Schools” shines a light on widespread and unjust district budgeting practices and…
Close the hidden funding gaps in America
Read moreNew Ed Trust report outlines funding gaps between schools located in the same school district and calls on Congress to…
Statement from The Education Trust on the 2009 NAEP Reading Results
Read moreWASHINGTON (March 24, 2010) Since 2007, all student groups and the nation as a whole made modest gains…
Statement from The Education Trust on the upcoming announcement of the finalists for “Race to the Top” grants
Read moreWASHINGTON (March 4, 2010) - Race to the Top grants have the potential to elevate ambitious reforms that place…
Stuck Schools
Read moreSchools often lumped together as “low performing” are not all alike. Some low-performing schools remain “stuck” year after year,…
Analysis shows varying rates of improvement in low-performing schools
Read moreData from two states demonstrate differing trends in school performance and improvement, provide insights into ESEA reauthorization and strategies…
Testimony to the Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching of the National Education Association
Read moreRichard LemonsVice President for K-12 Policy and PracticeThe Education TrustTestimony to the Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching of…
College Results Online Brief: Top Gainers*
Read moreSome public four-year colleges and universities make big improvements in minority graduation rates. Published: January 28, 2010 Interested…
College Results Online Brief: Top Gap Closers*
Read moreSome public four-year colleges and universities have made good progress in closing graduation-rate gaps. Published: January 28, 2010 …
Some public colleges and universities are making gains, closing gaps in graduation rates for minority students
Read moreWASHINGTON (January 28, 2010) When choosing a college, many young people often make their decision based on popularity…
Opportunity Adrift: Our Flagship Universities Are Straying From Their Public Mission*
Read morePublic flagship and research universities spend millions of dollars every year to aid wealthy students who don't need it,…
America’s most prestigious public universities are decreasing representation of low-income students and spending more institutional aid on students from wealther families
Read moreAs more low-income and minority students turn to college, many top public universities are turning away from themWASHINGTON (January…
A Guide for Hispanic Parents: How to Help Your Child Prepare for College and Career*
Read moreWhy your child needs to prepare for college and a career, how to tell if your child’s school has…
A Guide for African-American Parents: How to Help Your Child Prepare for College and Career*
Read moreWhy your child needs to prepare for college and a career, how to tell if your child’s school has…
Achievement gap analysis shows some states may be better positioned for higher scores on Race to the Top applications
Read moreDelaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Vermont among top states; wide gaps could spell failure for applications from Arizona, California, Michigan,…
Gauging the Gaps: A Deeper Look at Student Achievement*
Read moreUsing state-level NAEP data, this brief illustrates the pitfalls in one-dimensional appraisals of achievement gaps. Analyzing the gaps from…
Sheepskins should trump pigskins: Youth, nation have stake in “Graduation Championship Series”
Read moreWASHINGTON (January 5, 2010) Each fall, millions of young fans watch as their favorite colleges and universities vie…