Statewide Poll of Parents Reveals Dramatically Different Postsecondary Plans For Students Across Race and Income
November 16, 2023 by Ed Trust BOSTON (November 16, 2023) – As policymakers across the Commonwealth continue sharpening their focus on college and career readiness; a critical question remains: Do students and families, particularly those from historically…
House passes Parents Bill of Rights Act, giving parents control of children’s education
March 28, 2023 by Ed Trust The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would grant parents more control over their children’s education. If the U.S. Senate also passes the legislation…
Statement on H.Res. 219 the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents
March 21, 2023 by Ed Trust WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding H. Res. 219. the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, sponsored by Rep.…
Parental rights legislation without parental engagement is full of hot air and hidden motives
The parent-teacher bond is a partnership forged since the first schoolhouse opened its doors. Parents overwhelmingly love their child’s teachers, and teachers know that truly lifting the voices of parents can…
Ed Trust is Pleased to See Evidence-Based Recommendations Accompany $1 Billion in Bipartisan Safer Communities Funds
September 16, 2022 by Denise Forte WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, interim CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding yesterday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Education about the disbursement of $1 billion in…
The Education Trust Responds to the Passing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
June 24, 2022 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, interim CEO of The Education Trust, on the bill passed that addresses some protections for students in school “On the heels of mass shootings in Buffalo,…
Joint Comments on Project Prevent Grant Program
February 28, 2022 by Ed Trust Nicole White U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 3E326 Washington, DC 20202 Re: Proposed Priorities, Requirements, and Definition-Project Prevent Grant Program (Docket ID ED-2021-OESE-0122) Dear Nicole White:…
Ed Trust Family Fellowship Prepares Parents and Families for a “Seat at the Table”
November 14, 2018 by Ed Trust The newly launched initiative will give parents and families the resources they need in order to serve as change-makers in their communities. WASHINGTON (November 13, 2018) — The Education Trust…