Ed Trust in Tennessee Offers Recommendations for State and District Responses to COVID-19
April 16, 2020 by Gini Pupo-Walker Dear Commissioner Schwinn, Over the past several weeks, we have observed your team’s tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and families to ensure the well-being and safety of our…
The Education Trust Letter to State Chiefs Regarding COVID-19 Response
April 14, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Dear State Education Chiefs, Over the past several weeks, we have monitored your state’s tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and families to ensure the well-being and safety of…
25 Groups Urge Congress to Extend CARES Act Benefits to all Federal Student Loan Borrowers
April 13, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate 317 Russell Senate Office…
5 Things State Leaders Should Do to Ensure Federal Stimulus Funds For Schools Are Used Equitably
April 09, 2020 by Terra Wallin As the coronavirus crisis continues to place tremendous strain on the education system, teachers and school leaders, support staff, district leaders, and state policymakers are working quickly to ensure the well-being of…
Education, Civil Rights, & Disabilities Rights Advocates Call on U.S. Department of Education to Ensure Transparency & Equity in Use of COVID-19 Relief Funds
March 31, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos: Download the Letter We, the undersigned groups, are unified…
Bipartisan Coronavirus Response an Important Step Forward for Students and Schools
March 26, 2020 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for Partnership and Engagement for The Education Trust, discussing the Congressional Coronavirus relief bill WASHINGTON (March 26, 2020) – “This bipartisan Senate Coronavirus…
Statement from The Education Trust on the Passage of the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
March 19, 2020 by EdTrust WASHINGTON (March 19, 2020) – Today, Denise Forte, senior vice president for partnerships and engagement at The Education Trust, issued the following statement on the passage of the “Families First…