Topic: Advocacy

Testimony of Denise Forte at Senate K-12 Education Spotlight Forum

July 24, 2025 by Denise Forte

In her testimony, Denise Forte covers crucial education topics, such as the impact of the illegal withholding of federal education funds and the attacks on the Department of Education

Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation

article-cropped July 24, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee

The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional momentum for reform

What The Federal Voucher Program Means for Students in Your State

article-cropped July 21, 2025 by Emily Young

Now that a federal school voucher program has become law, here’s what it means for students in your state

Supreme Court Clears Path to Further Dismantle Department of Education

July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to continue its effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education isn’t reform—it’s a full-scale assault on student opportunity

States Fight Back Against the Department of Education

article-cropped July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year

Transforming P–12 Math Outcomes in the U.S. Requires Bold and Comprehensive Change

article-cropped July 15, 2025 by Amelia Malone

The future of our nation’s success depends on a mathematically literate society, yet only 10% of adults demonstrate mastery of basic math concepts

Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY26 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants

July 11, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned 14 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $55 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

EdTrust Condemns Department of Education’s Decision to Block Undocumented Students from Postsecondary Programs

July 10, 2025 by EdTrust

The decision to end access to career, technical, and adult education programs for undocumented students is a deliberate attack on opportunity, equity, and the American Dream

National English Learner Roundtable Demands Immediate Release of Withheld K-12 Funds, Highlights Dire Impact on English Learners

newspaper July 10, 2025 by EdTrust

The National English Learner Roundtable is calling on the U.S. Department of Education to release nearly $7 billion in critical K-12 education funding