Topic: Advocacy

EdTrust 2024 Policy Priorities

March 12, 2024 by EdTrust

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

article-cropped February 14, 2024 by Jeff Smink

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

newspaper January 30, 2024 by EdTrust

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

January 29, 2024 by Denise Forte

In a congressional testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of federal pandemic relief funds ending.

The Power of Advocacy

article-cropped December 18, 2023 by Denise Forte

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

November 13, 2023 by EdTrust

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

November 06, 2023 by EdTrust

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

October 26, 2023 by EdTrust

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

September 11, 2023 by EdTrust

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.