D.C.’s Families Deserve Autonomy, Not Greater Federal Control
April 13, 2026 by Denise Forte Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority
The Federal Voucher Program Is a Costly Illusion
April 07, 2026 by Denise Forte Voucher advocates present the upcoming federal program as a win for students, families, public schools, and local governments. In reality, private schools and current private school families will be the primary benefactors of these new federal education subsidies
Responsible AI in Education Begins with Centering and Listening to Communities
March 31, 2026 by Denise Forte As AI rapidly enters classrooms, its potential benefits for students of color and those from low-income communities are undermined when funders fail to partner with families and communities — silencing their voices and increasing the risk of harm
For 30 Years, We’ve Chosen Students — Every Time
March 27, 2026 by Denise Forte EdTrust’s standard for advocacy never changed. It has always been set by the students who’ve been denied the resources they need to succeed