Topic: Advocacy

Joint Comment on Redesigning IES

October 16, 2025 by EdTrust

Twelve organizations share feedback with the Department of Education regarding the redesign of the Institute for Education Sciences

EdTrust Comment on Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) Survey Proposal

October 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Letter submitted in response to the Department of Education’s (ED) proposed addition of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey component to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

The Educational Aide Exemption Program: A Missing Link to Increase Texas’ Teacher Pipeline

files October 13, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification

Students Raise Their Voices at a Convening of Texas Community College Leaders

article-cropped October 09, 2025 by Elias Ramirez

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members discussed governance, student success strategies, K-12 and workforce partnerships, and higher education policies with trustees and community college leaders at a recent conference in Austin

Chronic Absenteeism

October 09, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight

Federal FY26 Budget: What’s at Stake for Texas Students

article-cropped October 07, 2025 by Jonathan Feinstein

A new tool shows users how federal funding proposals would affect students in different districts

Trump Administration’s “Deal” Offered to Colleges and Universities is No Deal at All

October 02, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO, EdTrust

EdTrust in Massachusetts’ Statement on the Latest Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Results

October 01, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts

Too many students across the Commonwealth are falling behind in reading, writing, & math at pivotal moments in their education

Protecting Healthcare Is Protecting Student Learning

October 01, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Denise Forte, President and CEO of EdTrust