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Press Releases
Testimony of Denise Forte on Senate FY23 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
by Denise ForteWritten Testimony for the RecordOn behalf of Denise ForteInterim CEOThe Education TrustBefore the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human…
The Education Trust Urges Bold Action on Student Loan Forgiveness
by Denise ForteWASHINGTON (May 10, 2022) — “In light of recent media reports indicating that the Biden-Harris administration is considering $10,000 in student loan forgivenes…
Joint Letter Supporting Funding for Retention and Completion Grants in FY23 Appropriations
by Ed TrustThe Honorable Rosa DeLauroChairwomanHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education; House Appropriations CommitteeWashin…
Op-Eds
Opinion: Community college isn’t second tier; it helped me succeed
Read moreIt bothers me when people think of community college as a second-tier option or backup plan. Whether straight out…
Lowering This Inequitable Hurdle to Affording College is a No-Brainer
Read moreWhile colleges and universities contemplate how they will evolve as a consequence of the pandemic, we believe one change…
The Pros and Cons of Professional Judgment
Read moreOn Oct. 1, students and families across the country began using their 2019 tax information to start filling out…
Public Speeches & Testimony
Boston Public Schools Commencement Address
Read moreJohn B. King Jr. joined local officials, national public figures, celebrities, and other special guests to offer a virtual…
University of Buffalo Commencement Address
Read moreAs part of the University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center virtual commencement, John B. King Jr. offered remarks to…
Harvard Graduate School of Education Speaker Series
Read moreDuring the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s (HGSE) virtual “Leadership Series,” John B. King Jr. talked with former Massachusetts…
