Civil Rights, Education and Immigration Organizations Urge Assessments to Support Student Success
September 03, 2020 by Ed Trust We cannot address gaps we cannot see WASHINGTON (September 3, 2020) – “As representatives of civil rights, education, and immigration policy organizations, we agree with today’s decision by the U.S.…
OPINION: As long as Montgomery County fails to teach children to read, it will have gaps
March 12, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth No one who has paid attention could be surprised by the recent report that Montgomery County has failed to narrow test score gaps. The county has spent a lot more…
Ed Trust Calls on Policymakers to Act to Close Long-Standing Opportunity Gaps to Boost Student Achievement for Our Nation’s Most Underserved Students
October 30, 2019 by Ary Amerikaner 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress results reiterate the critical need to address education equity WASHINGTON (October 30, 2019) – Today, Ary Amerikaner, vice president for P-12 policy, practice, and…
Ed Trust Research Shows Need for Policymakers to Address Racial Gaps in Degree Attainment
June 14, 2018 by Ed Trust New national and state-by-state research shows gains and gaps in degree attainment for Latino and Black Adults WASHINGTON – Black and Latino adults are less likely to hold a college…
Katie Berger Testifies On Importance of Creating National Student-Level Data System
February 08, 2018 by Katie Berger Katie Berger testifies before National Committee on Institutional Quality & Integrity (NACIQI) on the importance of establishing a student-level data system to improve equity & student outcomes. Good morning. My…
Systems for Success: Thinking Beyond Access to AP
July 26, 2017 by Ed Trust Ed Trust Case Studies Show How Schools Can Achieve the Dual Goals of AP Access and Success for Underserved Students WASHINGTON (July 26, 2017) – As schools and districts respond…
Why Closing Gaps in Graduation Rates Requires a Focus on Enrollment
March 01, 2017 by Nicolle Grayson If every college and university closed the gap that exists in graduation rates between Black and White students on their campuses, there would still be a gap nationwide. That’s because…