Defending Education Equity: The Impact of White House Directives

Explore our latest insights and advocacy efforts as we break down the real impact of these White House directives and fight for policies that center students, families, and educators — because we must protect America’s future.
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Guess What? Every American Is Impacted if the Department of Ed Closes. Yes, That Means You

article-cropped February 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

Without the Department of Education, all Americans, not just students, will be affected

Higher Education
Advocacy
P-12
Black Teacher helping students in the classroom

How Can We Make America Great if We Don’t Have a First-Class Education System?

article-cropped February 13, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

McMahon highlights an agenda that advances school privatization and vouchers, which would drain public school funding

Advocacy
Students We Serve
A young black female student standing holding a book with civil rights posters in the background

Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World

article-cropped February 13, 2025 by Lisa Lazare

In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical

Students We Serve
P-12
Advocacy
Public Letter

EdTrust Coalition Letter in Opposition to McMahon ED Sec. Nomination

February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our firm opposition to the advancement of Linda McMahon's nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Education

Advocacy
Stylized photo of the White House front building

A Vote for McMahon is a Vote for Project 2025

article-cropped February 12, 2025 by Augustus Mays

Strengthening and protecting public schools to ensure the most underserved students receive a high-quality education should be the priority

Students We Serve
Advocacy
Public Statement

EdTrust Urges Immediate Reinstatement of Education Research Contracts Halted by Trump Administration

February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Trump administration’s decision to end IES contracts

Advocacy
Education Equity
Illustration of a young boy of color looking at blocks in front of him that spell out autism in colored blocks

What Happens to Students With Disabilities if the Department of Education Were Dismantled?

article-cropped February 10, 2025 by Heather Eckner

For students with disabilities, the consequences could be significant and detrimental to their ability to succeed in school and beyond.

Advocacy
Students We Serve
Stylized photo of the White House front building

Trump’s USAID Closure: A Test Case for Dismantling the Department of Education

article-cropped February 04, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

We cannot afford to let the Department of Education be another casualty of the Trump administration’s reckless agenda.

Advocacy
Public Statement

The Trump Administration’s Title IX Decision Endangers Women, Girls, and Survivors

February 03, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust.

Advocacy
Students We Serve