EdTrust in Louisiana Statement on the Passing of State Senator Larry Selders
July 10, 2026 by EdTrust-Louisiana The EdTrust in Louisiana team is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of State Senator Larry Selders
FY27 Federal Budget Proposal Cuts Billions from Education Funding
July 10, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust’s Federal Funding at Risk tool highlights what’s at stake if either the president’s or the House’s budget proposal is implemented
The Loss of Black Representation in Congress Is a Threat to America’s Public Schools
June 30, 2026 by Denise Forte At our nation’s 250th anniversary, we must confront whitewashing and disenfranchisement and reclaim public education as a fundamental right that belongs to every student
EdTrust in Massachusetts Statement on the Passage of the “Right to Read” Early Literacy Law
June 26, 2026 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Massachusetts has taken a decisive step toward making literacy a reality for every child through the enactment of the comprehensive “Right to Read” early literacy law
Strengthening the Pell Grant for Millions of Low-Income Students
June 23, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees
June 23, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students
New Loan Limits Threaten Graduate Education Access and Affordability
June 23, 2026 by Victoria Jackson The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will limit access to advanced degrees and drive many students toward riskier private loans
How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks
June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators
Students’ Civil Rights Are Being Treated Like an Afterthought
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the Transfers of OSERS and OCR