The Incredible Whiteness of Higher Education
While the U.S. becomes less White, and Black and Latino segments of the population rapidly expand, state economies are…
Educational Justice Can’t Wait
Q&A with Denise Forte, Senior Vice President, Partnerships and EngagementEd Trust is thrilled to welcome Denise Forte as senior…
Aiming for Equity: A New Resolution for Statewide Degree Attainment Goals
It’s a new year — a time for bold resolutions and renewed commitments. January also marks the start of…
What Should Be on the 116th Congress’ To-Do List?
Now that 2019 is here, we have a better sense of what things will look like in D.C. for…
Voting vs. Activism: Black College Students Weigh In
The 2018 midterm elections are almost here, and early voting has already begun in some states. Voter enthusiasm is…
Q&A with Erika McConduit, Louisiana Director, The Education Trust
Why are you so passionate about social justice in education?Social justice is something that has been a part of…
10 Key Takeaways on Degree Attainment for Latino Adults
As we stated previously, there are many benefits to having a college degree, both on an individual and societal…
7 Key Takeaways on Degree Attainment for Black Adults
The individual benefits of earning a college degree are well known, but the larger social benefits that are associated…
3 Ways States Can Improve Degree Attainment for Blacks and Latinos
In the U.S., if you are Black, you are two-thirds as likely to hold a college degree as someone…
Supporting Queer College Students of Color
As we celebrate Pride Month, LGBTQ advocates continue to challenge the actions of the U.S. Department of Education. This…
The PROSPER Act Is About to Make College More Expensive
Last Saturday, I proudly joined thousands of students on college campuses throughout the country who are walking across the…
Free College Can Be a Good Idea, But Only if It Helps Students Who Struggle the Most to Pay
Last week, Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii introduced the Debt-Free College Act of 2018, which would establish a voluntary…
Reauthorizing HEA: Alexander’s Approach to Accountability Misses the Mark on Equity
Last week, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) released a white paper that provided his early thinking on the approach the…
HEA: Equity Must Be At the Core of the Higher Education Act
At The Education Trust, we believe equity must be at the core of any accountability policy. So, as Congress…
Reporte nuevo: Un estudio del éxito de estudiantes universarios latinos
The Education Trust lanza un reporte nuevo que examina las tasas de graduación en las universidades americanas. Mientras que…
New Report: A Look at Latino Student Success
The Education Trust just released A Look at Latino Student Success: Top- and Bottom-Performing Institutions, a report examining graduation…
The PROSPER Act Would Move Our Nation’s Higher Education System Backward
A bill proposed last week by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to renew the Higher Education Act (HEA) undermines its…
The ASPIRE ACT: Improving Student Outcomes and Equity in Higher Education
Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their value to an increasingly skeptical public. Low graduation rates,…
Can Equity Be Bought? Five Components of a Smart Outcomes-Based Funding Policy
While performance- or outcomes-based policies emerged in the late 1980s as an opportunity for colleges and universities to earn…
Can Equity Be Bought? Advocating for Equity Focused Performance Funding in Kentucky
Policymakers in Kentucky, like other states across the nation, have an opportunity through the adoption of a performance based…