Americans Need More Civic Knowledge
The lack of civic knowledge is preventable and begins in our schools, where civic education has been declining
Pandemic Relief Funds: Proof that Public Schools Need More Funding, Not Less
Some school districts exceeded their pre-pandemic achievement levels by using federal ESSER funding to implement programs that support student learning
Joint Comment on 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
On behalf of the undersigned organizations working to advance civil rights and educational opportunity, we write to provide public comment on the 30-day public notice from the Department of Education (ED) regarding the 2026 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment.
Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk
Ending these tax credits for schools to make climate-friendly upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources
Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout
A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities
Students of Color, Children from Low-Income Backgrounds Bear Brunt of Climate Crisis
New EdTrust report shows the link between environmental justice and education equity
Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Without education and action on climate change, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds will bear the brunt of its effects
An EdTrust Mom Reflects on Returning to Work
While navigating postpartum life and caring for her children during a rapidly changing America, EdTrust’s P-12 VP experiences heartbreak and hope
The Department of Education’s Newest Broken Promise: Cutting Pandemic Relief Funding
The Dept of Ed is taking back $3 billion in pandemic relief funding that Congress already promised to states. What’s at stake?