What Happens When Grad PLUS Loans Disappear?
July 23, 2026 by Noppakan Sirikul, Tionna Ellis, Tihirah Ruffin, Brianna Huynh State fact sheets show how ending Grad PLUS loans will widen funding gaps, increase private borrowing, and strain graduate education and workforce pipelines
How States Can Strengthen Basic Needs Supports for College Students
July 21, 2026 by Paulina Fraser In an increasingly unaffordable economy, it’s a harsh reality that food insecurity continues to impact young people far after they leave the classroom. States can do more to fill the gaps
EdTrust in Louisiana Statement on the Passing of State Senator Larry Selders
July 10, 2026 by EdTrust-Louisiana The EdTrust in Louisiana team is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of State Senator Larry Selders
EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Passage of the “Right to Read” Early Literacy Law
June 26, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Massachusetts has taken a decisive step toward making literacy a reality for every child through the enactment of the comprehensive “Right to Read” early literacy law
How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks
June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators
Approval of Indiana Waiver Abandons Federal K-12 Education Law
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte
Protect Public Schools: An Advocacy Toolkit to Fight School Voucher Programs
June 15, 2026 by Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs.
Joint Public Comment on Ohio’s Waiver Request
May 28, 2026 by EdTrust Twenty educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Ohio's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver and state plan amendment requests
Joint Public Comment on Arkansas’ Waiver Request
May 13, 2026 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Arkansas' draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests