Accreditation Needs Reform. ED’s Forthcoming Proposed Rule Misses the Mark
July 23, 2026 by Robbie Ha The Department of Education's forthcoming proposed rule on accreditation would weaken accountability, erode academic freedom, and expand political influence over higher education
Education in the Crosshairs, Part III: What Dismantling the Department of Education Means for Students
July 22, 2026 by EdTrust Oral testimony by EdTrust senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar
100 Education, Civil Rights, and Disability Organizations’ Joint Statement in Opposition to Legislation to Provide Cover to the Administration’s Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education
July 14, 2026 by EdTrust 100 organizations strongly oppose the package of IAA bills set to be marked up in the House Education and Workforce Committee this week
Approval of Indiana Waiver Abandons Federal K-12 Education Law
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte
Joint Comment on Proposed Changes to IDEA, Part B
June 01, 2026 by EdTrust Education equity organizations joint comment on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
EdTrust Comment on Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation
May 20, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust’s comment on the final Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation
Trump Administration Is Continuing its Unlawful and Incoherent Plans to Damage Public Education
April 28, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the Senate Hearing regarding the FY27 Budget Request for the Dept. of Education
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY27 Labor-H Appropriations
April 21, 2026 by EdTrust We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive
Trump’s Proposed FY27 Budget Cuts Threaten the Future of Education Research
April 20, 2026 by Ivy Morgan The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them