Topic: Advocacy

EdTrust Coalition Letter in Opposition to McMahon ED Sec. Nomination

February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our firm opposition to the advancement of Linda McMahon's nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Education

A Vote for McMahon is a Vote for Project 2025

article-cropped February 12, 2025 by Augustus Mays

Strengthening and protecting public schools to ensure the most underserved students receive a high-quality education should be the priority

Protected: Opening Doors for More Americans – a Toolkit for State Advocates

compass February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.

EdTrust Urges Immediate Reinstatement of Education Research Contracts Halted by Trump Administration

February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Trump administration’s decision to end IES contracts

New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments

newspaper February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes

How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments

files video February 11, 2025 by Adam Ezring, Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments

What Happens to Students With Disabilities if the Department of Education Were Dismantled?

article-cropped February 10, 2025 by Heather Eckner

For students with disabilities, the consequences could be significant and detrimental to their ability to succeed in school and beyond.

A Simple Plea: Save Trans Students

article-cropped February 07, 2025 by George Bowles

The Trump administration has prioritized the culture wars, with the LGBTQ+ community square in its crosshairs.

Trump’s USAID Closure: A Test Case for Dismantling the Department of Education

article-cropped February 04, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

We cannot afford to let the Department of Education be another casualty of the Trump administration’s reckless agenda.