The American Rescue Plan Act Gives Schools and Students the Relief They Need
March 10, 2021 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for partnerships and engagement at The Education Trust, on the American Rescue Plan Act: WASHINGTON (March 10, 2021) – “The American Rescue Plan…
Joint Letter to U.S. House & Senate Leadership Calling for Maintenance of Equity Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act
March 05, 2021 by Ed Trust The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patty Murray…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education and Domestic Policy Council on Equity Priorities for State of the Union and Budget Request
March 05, 2021 by Ed Trust The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary US Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 The Honorable Susan Rice Director, Domestic Policy Council the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue…
Statement From The Education Trust on COVID-19 Relief and Year-End Funding Package
December 21, 2020 by Denise Forte 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…
Civil Rights and Education Leaders on the Need to Protect the Highest Need Schools and Students in the Next Stimulus Bill
July 28, 2020 by Ed Trust In response to the relief package proposed by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Senator Roy Blunt, we join together to issue the following statement: “As states, districts,…
John B. King Jr. Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Going Back to School Safely During COVID-19
June 10, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions COVID-19: Going Back to School Safely June 10, 2020 OPENING STATEMENT JOHN B. KING JR. PRESIDENT AND CEO OF…
OPINION | COVID-19 Exposed America’s Endless Educational Inequities But Now It’s Time To Fix Them
May 01, 2020 by Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. Americans might as well admit that we really are fine with the concept of the haves and the have nots even during a pandemic. Whether it’s in our housing, financial,…
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…
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 Ed Trust 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…