ExtraOrdinary Districts in ExtraOrdinary Times – Season Four
In this extraordinary moment, with tens of millions of children out of school, educators around the country are looking…
Parents Overwhelmingly Concerned Their Children Are Falling Behind During School Closures
While parents are generally satisfied with how schools and districts have responded during the pandemic so far, there are…
“This is going to make our system better”
After delivering 10,000 devices, thousands of Wi-Fi hot spots, and 300,000 meals per week, Mobile County Public Schools created…
Poll: WA Parents Very Concerned About Their Children Falling Behind During School Closures
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2020) – While Washington was amongst the first states dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and amongst…
11 Ways Governors Can Use Their Federal Stimulus Funds to Prioritize Education Equity
The CARES Act (S.3548) allocates nearly $31 billion to P-12 and higher education as part of an education stabilization…
10 Questions for Equity Advocates to Ask About Distance Learning
Across the country, school buildings remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These school closures are a stark reminder…
OPINION | COVID-19 Exposed America’s Endless Educational Inequities But Now It’s Time To Fix Them
Americans might as well admit that we really are fine with the concept of the haves and the have…
COVID-19 Resources for Student Loan Borrowers
Tools and advice for students and borrowers impacted by the Coronavirus.Because things are moving so quickly, there are some…
National Summer Learning Association’s Response to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
A crisis like this makes the achievement and opportunity gaps we are all working to close even more clear.…
Creating the New Normal Day by Day
We are “creating the new normal,” Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Stirling says. As his schools closed this spring, Valley Stream…
Joint Letter to the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education
To Members of the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education (BESE),In the unprecedented times we are facing, particularly…
Joint Letter to the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education
To Members of the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education (BESE),In the unprecedented times we are facing, particularly…
A P-12 Education Agenda in Response to COVID-19
Over the past several weeks, The Education Trust has monitored states’ tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and…
A Higher Education Equity Agenda in Response to COVID-19
The federal government responded to the tremendous strain the coronavirus has put on students and families, faculty, administrators, staff,…
The Education Trust Letter to State Chiefs Regarding COVID-19 Response
Dear State Education Chiefs,Over the past several weeks, we have monitored your state’s tireless efforts to support districts, schools,…
25 Groups Urge Congress to Extend CARES Act Benefits to all Federal Student Loan Borrowers
The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the HouseU.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority LeaderU.…
Opinion | Quality distance learning, including summers, essential for students
It’s hard to plan for the future when our state, our nation and our world are fighting the COVID-19…
Closing Schools for Coronavirus was Hard; Reopening Them will be Harder
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, more than 15 states and now New York City have decided to keep schools…
CA & NY Parents Overwhelmingly Concerned Their Children Are Falling Behind During School Closures
While parents are generally satisfied with how schools and districts have responded during the pandemic so far, there are…
No Computer, No Wi-Fi, & No Cell Coverage While America Is Supposed to be Learning Online
John Daniel, superintendent of Cottonwood Public Schools in rural Oklahoma, talks about the challenges of making sure students don’t…