Topic: Advocacy

We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive

The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them

Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts