Fast Fact: Our Social Responsibility
States are preparing to implement the new Common Core State Standards, but some are transitioning better than others. William…
How High-Poverty Schools Are Getting It Done
To anyone who cares about ensuring that all children are educated to a high standard, it is depressing to…
Fast Fact: Tell Texas: Don’t Turn Back the Clock
Some Texas legislators want to water down high school graduation requirements, blocking the pathway to college for more kids.…
Fast Fact: Students could lose out
Disadvantaged K-12 students could lose 725 million dollars in school funding unless Congress resolves the impending sequester.
A Step Forward or a Step Back? State Accountability in the Waiver Era
NCLB waivers have opened the door to innovation but also a lot of backsliding when it comes to using…
Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
United States SenateHealth, Education, Labor and Pensions CommitteeFebruary 7, 2013Written Testimony ofKati Haycock, President, The Education Trust Chairm…
New Ed Trust report shows several state accountability systems created through NCLB waivers weaken civil rights commitments of federal law
Some states “showed real courage” in the effort to move the needle on school improvement, but far too many…
Fast Fact: Parents want to know
More than 1 in 10 high schools reported students coming onto campus with a firearm or explosive in 2007-08. …
Fast Fact: Becoming a lever of change
As a principal, Von Sheppard led a lot of improvement at his school. Now, as an assistant superintendent in…
Implementation of Common Core Standards: Role for Advocates
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Fast Fact: Exceeding counselor capacity
Even though our most vulnerable students need extra help pursuing college, the average high school counselor is assigned to…
Statement from The Education Trust in support of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and others’ complaint against New York City’s specialized high schools admission process
WASHINGTON (November 29, 2012) Study after study confirms that a rigorous high school curriculum is the surest predictor…
Fast Fact: Investing in the future
"Kids dreaming of becoming scientists or doctors ... even a president, they need a champion in Washington because ...…
Fast Fact: No matter who wins…
"No matter who wins, we must redouble our efforts to close gaps in opportunity and achievement." - Kati Haycock,…