Why We Need the Department of Education
Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.
Joint Letter Opposing HR 5894 the FY24 House Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill
Dear Member of Congress: The 54 undersigned education, civil rights, immigration, and other advocacy organizations write to oppose H.R. 5894, the House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and…
Senate Labor-H Funding Proposal Moves the Ball Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 CONTACT: media@edtrust.org 202-731-9582 Senate Labor-H Funding Proposal Moves the Ball Forward Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of The Education Trust,…
Joint Statement from Education, Civil Rights, and Immigration Advocates on the FY 2024 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill
As education, civil rights, and immigration organizations focused on the success of marginalized students, we work to ensure all of our nation’s students have the resources and support they need…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Labor-H Appropriations
Honorable Patty Murray Chairwoman Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Kay Granger…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Biden-Harris Budget Request
Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Rice: Thank you for your continued leadership in fighting for essential federal resources in response to the persistent challenges students and schools, especially those most…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education Concerning Implementation of Educator Preparation Programs
Jessica Cardichon Deputy Assistant Secretary, for P-12, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
Joint Statement from Equity Minded Civil Rights, Education, & Immigration Advocates on President Biden’s FY 2023 Budget Request
As our nation’s children, teachers, and communities continue recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as work to overcome decades of systemic underinvestment and inequity –…
Public Comments from The Education Trust on the Implementation of Title I and IIA Program Initiatives
Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 6W208B Washington, DC 20202-8240 Download the Comments RE: Agency…