Understanding Students and Their Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity During a Pandemic
While COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of all students and their families, those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity are particularly vulnerable. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools identified 1.4…
School Meals Are a Key Part of Educational Equity
As many as 1 in 6 kids struggle with a lack of access to food. A serious issue prior to the pandemic, food insecurity in schools has only gotten worse…
Denise Forte, Interim CEO of the Education Trust, Testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Rules on The Role of Schools in Ending Hunger and Improving Nutrition
United States House Committee on Rules Ending Hunger in America: The Role of Schools in Ending Hunger and Improving Nutrition Denise Forte Interim CEO of The Education Trust Chairman McGovern,…
How to Solve Child and Student Hunger in America? Do What Works — And Don’t Stop
During COVID-19, rates of hunger and food insecurity soared to heights not seen since The Great Depression as families found themselves without jobs to pay the bills, children without school…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Declares Supports for Kids and Families “Essential”
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families has been seismic. In a society held up almost entirely by the childcare and education sectors, both of which allow…
Ed Trust Applauds Inclusion of Critical Nutrition Assistance Programs in House Continuing Resolution
Statement from John B. King Jr., Ed Trust president and CEO, on the House’s passage of H.R. 8337: “We are encouraged that lawmakers worked in a bipartisan manner last night…
The Education Trust Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Expanding Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate 317 Russell…
Hungry Kids Continue to Struggle Through a Pandemic During Summer Months
America’s kids have already endured what has been undoubtedly the most nontraditional school year of their young lives. However, the summer months bring added uncertainty for many families who are…
How to Support College Students Aging Out of Foster Care During COVID-19
Picture this: A second wave of coronavirus infection hits the U.S., and college leaders decide to shut down campuses. Students have two weeks or less to pack up their belongings…