Title I at 60: The debate continues (K-12 Dive)

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Title I at 60: The debate continues (K-12 Dive)

April 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Sixty years later, the fight for equitable access to education continues, according to education experts and civil rights advocates.

“It’s very important to remember that we’re also talking about improving educational opportunities for students of color, in addition to students from low-income backgrounds,” said Ivy Morgan, director of P-12 data and analytics for EdTrust, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization.

Morgan said the Title I provision in ESEA laid the groundwork for other federal policies meant to level the playing field for students, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for students with disabilities and Title III for English learners.

“ESEA and Title I were a game-changer for how we think about what it means to provide education in America and what it means to provide fair education in this country,” Morgan said.