Underperforming Schools in Texas and the Lack of A-F School Ratings
August 27, 2024 by Judith Cruz Texas now faces the possibility of a fifth consecutive year without issuing consequential school ratings.
Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge in Math and Reading
June 21, 2023 by Ed Trust Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, on NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Data WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the following…
Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge About Civics and History
May 03, 2023 by Ed Trust Statement from Allison Socol on decline in U.S. history and civics proficiency among students WASHINGTON – Allison Socol, Ph.D., vice president for P–12 policy, practice, and research at The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding today’s…
The Education Trust’s Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by Ed Trust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
Science of Reading Gives Kids the Best Chance to Close the Literacy Gap
November 16, 2022 by Ed Trust Last month’s national assessment of fourth-grade reading — the first since children’s lives and schooling were disrupted by the pandemic — revealed the largest decline in reading performance in 30…
Joint Testimony from Texas Education Advocates on edTPA as a Certification Exam for Standard Teacher Certifications
December 08, 2021 by Ed Trust To: State Board for Educator Certification Re: edTPA as a Certification Exam for Standard Teacher Certification The Commit Partnership and the co-signed organizations below thank you for the opportunity to…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Flexibility for Annual Statewide Assessments
April 14, 2021 by Ed Trust Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Rosenblum U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Acting Assistant Secretary Rosenblum: Thank you for your leadership in supporting states to…
Joint Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona Urging Rejection of Waivers to Annual State-Wide Assessment Requirements for the 2020-21 School Year
February 03, 2021 by Ed Trust Dr. Miguel Cardona United States Secretary of Education Nominee Download the Full Letter Dear Dr. Cardona, On behalf of the undersigned civil rights, social justice, disability rights, and education advocacy…
Joint Letter from Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, and Education Advocates Annual Assessments Are Imperative to Have Accurate Information
November 20, 2020 by Ed Trust Ruth E. Ryder Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Education, OESE 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington D.C. 20202-6244 Download the Letter Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary Ryder, The undersigned civil rights,…