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Fast Fact: ACT Data Show Wide Readiness Gap Between the Haves and Have-Nots

Mar 15, 2012 by Ed Trust

Only 8% of the lowest income students taking the exam meet all four college-readiness benchmarks. In comparison, about 40% of those whose parents earn at least $80,000 a year meet all four benchmarks. (Among ACT test-takers who graduated in 2011 and reported family income)

A Map of Anti-DEI Efforts on College Campuses Across the U.S.
November 15, 2023 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado and Sandra Perez
In 2023, more than 45 bills were introduced across state legislatures targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in…
Who Received Federal Emergency Aid Funding in Texas? A Closer Look at the Pandemic Funding Awarded to Postsecondary Students
November 14, 2023 by Ed Trust
In response to the pandemic, the federal government made one of the most substantial investments ever in the nation’s…
Why Education Equity is So Important, Right Now
November 14, 2023 by Gabriela Montell
Recently, we’ve seen a fierce backlash against education equity — including a ban on affirmative action in college admissions…
Joint Letter Opposing HR 5894 the FY24 House Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill
November 13, 2023 by Ed Trust
Dear Member of Congress:The 54 undersigned education, civil rights, immigration, and other advocacy organizations write to oppose H.R. 5894,…
To Dismantle Structural Racism in College Recruiting, Policymakers and Advocates Must Play Offense, Not Defense
November 9, 2023 by Karina Salazar and Ozan Jaquette
Following the Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions, which tools can be used to uphold our commitment to…
Understanding Equality and Equity
November 7, 2023 by Gabriela Montell
Equality is a worthy ideal, but it presupposes that all people are afforded the same access, resources, and opportunities…
For Students to Feel Welcome at College, PWIs Need More DEI efforts—Not Less
October 23, 2023 by Ivory Toldson
As the Director of Education Innovation and Research and professor at Howard University, I understand the importance of diversity,…
Students at PWIs Don’t Feel Welcome on Campus
October 19, 2023 by Ed Trust
CONTACT: Ameshia CrossACross@edtrust.org312-339-6930EdTrust Report Examines How Colleges’ Anti-DEI Policies Affect Campus Racial ClimateWASHINGTON – Amid the b…
Student Loan Payments Are Restarting. Here’s What Borrowers Need to Know
October 18, 2023 by Victoria Jackson
This month, federal student loan repayment is restarting for 43 million Americans. The student loan system is coming back…
The Difficult Pathway to Faculty Diversity, by the Numbers
October 13, 2023 by Hironao Okahana
No one becomes a professor overnight, especially a tenured one. Having a doctorate or a professional degree is a…
Updating Federal Policy to Ensure That Hispanic-Serving Institutions Are Serving Latino Students
October 9, 2023 by Gina Garcia and Jessie Hernandez-Reyes
In our last blog post, we outlined what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and how HSIs…
In a Post-Affirmative Action World, Colleges Can Help Foster Diversity By Banning the Box on College Applications
October 5, 2023 by Satra Taylor
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, many higher education leaders…