Joint Comments to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Unfinished Learning, Accelerated Learning, and Tutoring
April 28, 2021 by EdTrust Acting Assistant Secretary Ian Rosenblum U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Comments RE: Opportunities for the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Unfinished…
How the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Helps Schools Address Unfinished Learning
March 29, 2021 by Kayla Patrick, Terra Wallin To support America’s most underserved students, many of whom have experienced barriers to high-quality education long before this pandemic, district and school leaders will need to invest in targeted evidence-based…
The Importance of Strong Relationships Between Teachers & Students
March 17, 2021 by EdTrust, MDRC Anxiety, stress, and in some cases, trauma are prevalent as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are facing…
Expanded Learning Time
March 17, 2021 by EdTrust, MDRC As the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic and at-home learning continues, there will be a need to…
The Education Trust’s COVID-19 Advocacy Priorities in 2021
January 04, 2021 by EdTrust 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…
Poll: Montgomery County, Md Parents Very Concerned About Children Falling Behind During School Closures
June 04, 2020 by EdTrust FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2020 CONTACT: Mondi Kumbula-Fraser mkfraser9@outlook.com 301-802-4044 Download Poll Member Parent poll sheds light on distance learning as Montgomery County, MD officials plan on how to…
Poll: TX Parents Very Concerned About Children Falling Behind During School Closures
June 01, 2020 by EdTrust Statewide Poll of Texas Parents Show Significant Gaps in Access to Resources and Elevated Stress Levels for Families WASHINGTON (June 1, 2020) – As state and district leaders in Texas…
Pandemic Has More Than 3 in 4 College Students Worried About Staying On Track To Graduate
May 28, 2020 by EdTrust Students report wide gaps between needs and available services, with nearly 1 in 3 skipping or reducing size of meals The coronavirus crisis is taking a heavy toll academically, emotionally,…
Poll: WA Parents Very Concerned About Their Children Falling Behind During School Closures
May 20, 2020 by EdTrust Statewide Poll of Washington Parents Shows Significant Gaps in Access to Resources and Elevated Stress Levels for Families by Race and Income WASHINGTON (May 20, 2020) – While Washington was…