Topic: Advocacy

Protect Public Schools: An Advocacy Toolkit to Fight School Voucher Programs

compass August 03, 2026 by Emily Young, Nadia Torney

Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs

EdTrust Statement on Senate HELP Markup

July 30, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust expresses support for bills terminating illegal program transfers and improving our nation’s educational system for students and families

Joint Comment on Equity Assistance Centers

July 29, 2026 by EdTrust

Education and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment expressing concerns regarding the proposed rescission of regulations pertaining to the Equity Assistance Centers by the Department of Education

Joint Comment on Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) Data Collection

July 29, 2026 by EdTrust

Education and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment expressing concerns regarding the proposed removal of questions from the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) by the Department of Education

As Immigration Enforcement Pushes Students Out of Classrooms, EdTrust Expands its Portfolio

newspaper July 28, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust acquires the National Newcomer Network, a coalition of 500+ educators, researchers, and advocates, to strengthen national efforts to ensure all students can learn, belong, and succeed

Accreditation Needs Reform. ED’s Forthcoming Proposed Rule Misses the Mark

files July 23, 2026 by Robbie Ha

The Department of Education's forthcoming proposed rule on accreditation would weaken accountability, erode academic freedom, and expand political influence over higher education

What Happens When Grad PLUS Loans Disappear?

file-text July 23, 2026 by Noppakan Sirikul, Tionna Ellis, Tihirah Ruffin, Brianna Huynh

State fact sheets show how ending Grad PLUS loans will widen funding gaps, increase private borrowing, and strain graduate education and workforce pipelines

Education in the Crosshairs, Part III: What Dismantling the Department of Education Means for Students 

July 22, 2026 by EdTrust

Oral testimony by EdTrust senior vice president, Wil Del Pilar

How States Can Strengthen Basic Needs Supports for College Students

article-cropped July 21, 2026 by Paulina Fraser

In an increasingly unaffordable economy, it’s a harsh reality that food insecurity continues to impact young people far after they leave the classroom. States can do more to fill the gaps