EdTrust 2024 Policy Priorities
Our 2024 policy priorities reflect our principles and ideas to improve our educational system for students, educators, and families.
Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy
The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.
State Legislative Briefing Aims to Address Inequities in AP Courses for Massachusetts Students
Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.
Testimony of Denise Forte Before the House Oversight and Accountability’s Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee
In a congressional testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of federal pandemic relief funds ending.
The Power of Advocacy
In 2023, the EdTrust team, working alongside our partners, have helped secure many equity wins for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.
Joint Letter Opposing HR 5894 the FY24 House Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill
Dear Member of Congress: The 54 undersigned education, civil rights, immigration, and other advocacy organizations write to oppose H.R. 5894, the House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and…
Joint Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants in FY25 Budget Request
Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We write to thank you for your consistent support of the Postsecondary Student Success Grant program and urge you to include a significant increase…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Biden-Harris Budget Request
Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We appreciate your continued advocacy on behalf of our nation’s marginalized and vulnerable students and support the continued focus on how best to make…
Sow, Nurture, Thrive: Cultivating Inclusion from Pre-K to College
Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) addresses the whole child/student, which means taking a holistic approach to supporting students within a positive school climate that creates learning spaces where students feel emotionally and mentally safe to be their authentic selves.