Topic: Black & Latino Students

The Majority of Students in the U.S. are Children of Color. Their Teachers Should Represent Them

February 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Department of Education’s $600 Million Cuts to Teacher Training Grants

The Department of Education’s Efforts to Ban DEI is a Perversion of the Civil Rights Act

article-cropped February 18, 2025 by Eric Duncan, J.D.

It’s unfathomable that the Civil Rights Act is being invoked to ban DEI and denounce “reverse racism” by the Department of Education

Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World

article-cropped February 13, 2025 by Lisa Lazare

In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical

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

The Trump Administration’s Title IX Decision Endangers Women, Girls, and Survivors

February 03, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust.

Blog Series: The Myriad Barriers and Opportunities for Students of Color with Disabilities

article-cropped January 28, 2025 by Blair Wriston

For students of color, students with disabilities, and those with intersecting identities, the challenges they face are severe.

Getting To & Through College: Jose Gonzalez

article-cropped January 22, 2025 by Gabriela Montell

Jose Gonzalez, a first-generation student who started at a community college and successfully transferred to a four-year university, recounts his journey.

Truly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Hope and Courage in the Face of Darkness

article-cropped January 17, 2025 by Denise Forte

As we honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, we reflect on his belief in hope, courage, and justice.

Ignoring Climate Change Education Risks Students’ Future

article-cropped January 10, 2025 by Andres Hernandez, Jr.

Climate change affects students and our future. Climate is intertwined with education, the economy, immigration, housing, health, and other policy areas.