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Crushed Dreams and Broken Promises, Supreme Court Edition
July 2, 2020 by Wil Del Pilar
On June 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States handed a victory to Dreamers, blocking the Trump…
Segregation Forever?
June 30, 2020 by Andrew Howard Nichols
The 2020 racial justice uprisings sparked by police killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Rayshard Brooks have led…
How to Support College Students Aging Out of Foster Care During COVID-19
June 23, 2020 by Mauriell H. Amechi
Picture this: A second wave of coronavirus infection hits the U.S., and college leaders decide to shut down campuses.…
DACA Supreme Court Decision Protects Dreamers, But the Fight Continues
June 18, 2020 by John B. King Jr.
WASHINGTON (June 18, 2020) – Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the…
In the Age of Coronavirus, Student Activism Is More Relevant Than Ever
April 28, 2020 by Satra Taylor
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have been quick to shutter campuses and pivot…
Joint Letter to U.S. House & Senate Leadership Calling for Additional Higher Education Relief Funds
April 27, 2020 by Ed Trust
The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the HouseU.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority LeaderU.…
A Life Sentence Transformed Into a Life’s Work: An Interview with Chris Wilson
April 24, 2020 by Crystal Amuzie
At 17 years old, Chris Wilson was sentenced to life in prison. Now 41, he recalls that moment and…
Thoughts From a Former College Admission Officer in the COVID-19 Era
March 23, 2020 by Wil Del Pilar
Amidst increased anxiety over a global pandemic, parents and students alike are frantically adjusting to the new reality of…
Getting To & Through College: The Benefits of Taking Advanced Coursework
January 8, 2020 by Gabriela Montell
Colleges are the pipeline to good jobs and the middle class, yet for many students of color and students…
Lift the Ban on Pell Grants for Students Who Are Incarcerated
November 25, 2019 by Ed Trust
The Education Trust is committed to expanding high-quality educational opportunities to individuals who are incarcerated and otherwise impacted by…
It’s Time for Congress to Act on Higher Education Reform
November 8, 2019 by Courtney Bollig
Fifty-four years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, creating the…
Trends in Enrollment and Degree Equity at Public Four-Year Colleges: 2001-2016
October 22, 2019 by J. Oliver Schak
According to our recent Broken Mirrors reports and web-based State Equity Report Card, few states are doing enough to…