Statement on Signing of TN General Assembly Special Session Legislation
We commend Governor Bill Lee for convening the General Assembly for an extraordinary special session in January and calling on legislators to address the challenges of educating Tennessee’s students during…
What the December Federal Funding Package Means for Tennessee
The federal government passed a funding package in late December 2020. One part of that package was another $900 billion in stimulus relief under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental…
The Education Trust’s COVID-19 Advocacy Priorities in 2021
OVERVIEW To date, Congress has passed several COVID-19 relief packages, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act [PL 116-127]; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act [PL…
Statement From The Education Trust on COVID-19 Relief and Year-End Funding Package
Congress must pass bipartisan legislation to lift the Pell ban for students who are incarcerated WASHINGTON (December 21, 2020) – Today, Denise Forte, senior vice president for partnerships and engagement…
Joint Letter From Education and Civil Right Advocates to U.S. House and Senate Leadership Calling for Maintenance of Equity Requirement in any New COVID-19 Relief Package
The Honorable Bobby Scott Chairman House Education & Labor Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chairwoman House Labor-H Appropriations Subcommittee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman…
OPINION: Congress needs to ensure adequate and equitable education funding in relief package
As you read this, policymakers in Washington are working on essential legislation in response to our ongoing public health crisis and staggering economic downturn. If Congress does not allocate additional…
Joint Comments from Civil Rights and Education Advocates on U.S. Department of Education Rules for CARES Act Relief Funds Distribution
The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2020-OESE-0091, Comments in Response to Interim Final Rule on CARES Act…
The Education Trust Comments to U.S. Department of Education on their Interim Final Rule Regarding Equitable Services
Amy Huber U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 3W219 Washington, DC 20202 Full Letter RE: CARES Act Programs; Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools…
Joint Letter to Texas Congressional Delegation Calling for Additional Federal Relief to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Texas Congressional Delegation United States Congress Washington, D.C. Download the Full Letter Dear Members of the Texas Congressional Delegation: As Texas continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, providing adequate…