EdTrust Comment Urges State Discretion, Strong Transparency and Accountability for New Federal School Voucher Program
EdTrust comments on the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service's request for comment on the implementation of the new federal school voucher program
From First-Gen to First-of-Many: How TRIO Changes What’s Possible
TRIO programs open college pathways for students who are first-generation, low-income, and from groups historically excluded from higher education
Consensus Reached, Questions Remain: The Workforce Pell Rulemaking Recap
US Department of Education has concluded the first week of negotiated rulemaking to implement the new Workforce Pell Grant program
Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget
EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students
Dismantling Education: What the Trump Administration’s Illegal Attacks on Federal Programs Mean for Students, Families, and Educators
EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte provided testimony in a Senate spotlight forum on the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education
EdTrust Comment on IPEDS Data Collection
EdTrust comments on the revised information collection request proposing to add the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey component to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
How the Elimination of Grad PLUS Loans and Classification of Professional Degrees Harm Women and Students of Color
OBBBA’s new regulations impose a lifetime limit on all federal student loans, including undergraduate. This means many students may reach their borrowing limit before completing their degree
The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes
This research brief illuminates two foundational pillars of effective math education in Massachusetts: the adoption and implementation of high-quality math curricula, and the availability of educators capable of delivering rigorous and engaging math instruction
New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction
Unequal Access to High-Quality Curricula, Growing Achievement Gaps, and the Urgent Need for Better Teacher Training