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 Letter Regarding New Indiana Accountability System
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations
Joint Letter Regarding Indiana ESSA Waiver Request
March 31, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment on Indiana’s pending waiver request from accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement
March 26, 2026 by Donna Johnson Geist When a school is identified for improvement under ESSA, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions — but leaders need to understand why improvement is needed before determining their solutions
ESSA at 10: The Law was Never About Perfection. It was About Protection for Students
December 10, 2025 by Lynn C. Jennings, Ph.D The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
Joint Comment on Oklahoma’s ESSA Assessment Waiver Request
September 09, 2025 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations joint public comment on Oklahoma’s draft request for a waiver from Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
New Federal Guidance Strengthens School Improvement: A Key Resource for State-Level Advocacy
February 14, 2025 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney The Department of Education released guidance that provides clear direction on several crucial areas of school improvement
Why We Need the Department of Education
October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.
Reassessing ESSA Implementation: An Equity Analysis of School Accountability Systems
September 18, 2024 by School accountability systems should ensure all students have necessary resources. EdTrust finds many states’ reporting isn’t equitable.