Black History Is American History: How Juneteenth Highlights the Necessity of Critical Race Theory and Anti-Racist Teaching
Juneteenth, the official freeing of enslaved people on June 19, 1865, in Texas, is one of the most important…
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Education Agenda Takes Shape
UPDATE 7/28/21: The Biden-Harris administration has released this fact sheet detailing their educational equity policy goals, and The Education…
How The American Rescue Plan Can Help States Advance Educational Equity
The federal government has made an unprecedented investment in education. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides almost $130…
The Bans on Critical Race Theory Are the Latest Attempt to Legislate Ignorance
One hundred years ago this week, a White mob massacred Black residents in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…
The Impact of George Floyd’s Murder: One Year Later
George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a wave of protests against…
How the American Rescue Plan Can Transform School Districts. The Time to Act Is Now.
The federal government has just made an unprecedented investment in education. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides almost…
With the American Families Plan, the U.S. Stands on the Precipice of Universal Pre-K
The excitement from early learning advocates about President Biden’s American Families Plan is tangible, and understandably so — the…
Profiles in Education Equity – Penny Christian
A mother of four daughters, Penny Christian has been an educational advocate for almost 20 years. She currently serves…
Family Engagement is Key for Student Success During COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond
“Ms. Alberty, you came to my house!”Whether they were in pre-K or middle school, my students always greeted me…
Why Parents, School Leaders, and Advocates Shouldn’t Underestimate the Power of Statewide Assessments
Over the last year, students have learned to cope with significant uncertainty and navigated learning in new ways. With…
How the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Helps Schools Address Unfinished Learning
To support America’s most underserved students, many of whom have experienced barriers to high-quality education long before this pandemic,…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: A Win for Students and Families
The American Rescue Plan Act is a significant step toward addressing the ongoing economic and health crises triggered by…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Declares Supports for Kids and Families “Essential”
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families has been seismic. In a society held up almost…
12 Questions We Hope Miguel Cardona Will Answer Before Senate Lawmakers
President Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut education commissioner, to serve as the 12th U.S. Secretary of…
The Urgency of Anti-Racist Classrooms
The deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month should be taught in social studies classes for many…
Better Data for Better Early Learning Equity
Early learning programs are collapsing under the financial and logistical strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a July survey,…
Profile in Education Equity: Tim Green Jr., Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition
As co-founder of Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition (MRJC), Tim Green Jr. works with teachers, students, parents, and community leaders to…
NAEP Results Make it Clear: States Must Have Transparent College and Career Readiness Data
In October, the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) 2019 12th grade reading and math scores were released and with them came an…
This is What Democracy Looks Like: Reflections from an Ed Trust Fellow
During the spring of 2016, I attended my first protest at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I was a…
2020 Election Recap and What Should Be on the 117th Congress’ To-Do List
The 2020 election cycle ended last week with Democrats controlling the White House and narrowed majority in the House…