Profiles in Education Equity: Nicole Jimerson of The Ari Advocacy Center
December 14, 2018 by Letisha Marrero Nicole Jimerson, Ed.S., is the founder of The Ari Advocacy Center, which helps North Carolina families of children with disabilities or special needs. As the mother of a child who…
Profiles in Education Equity: Rich Buery, Chief of Policy and Public Affairs, KIPP Foundation
November 26, 2018 by Letisha Marrero In his role at the KIPP Foundation, Richard Buery advocates for policies that make it easier for students from underserved communities to have access to high-quality public schools and lead…
What Should Be on the 116th Congress’ To-Do List?
November 07, 2018 by Kelly McManus Now that 2019 is here, we have a better sense of what things will look like in D.C. for the next two years. With Democrats taking the House, Rep. Bobby…
Statement from John B. King Jr. on the Trump Administration’s Proposed Public Charge Rule
October 10, 2018 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON — Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed public charge rule: “I am deeply disappointed…
Profiles in Education Equity: High School Senior, Chandler Nutall
October 02, 2018 by Letisha Marrero Chandler Nutall is a senior at School Without Walls Senior High School, located in Washington, D.C. She is also a sophomore at The George Washington University, where she will receive…
Educational Justice: Which Are You — an Advocate, Ally, or Activist?
September 24, 2018 by Sharif El-Mekki I often describe myself as an activist and a teacher. Why? Because I firmly believe that a quality education is a basic human right that has been historically and currently…
The Education Trust’s Comments on Proposed Roll Back of Gainful Employment Protections
September 13, 2018 by EdTrust Ashley Higgins U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Mail Stop 294-20 Washington, DC 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0042 Dear Ms. Higgins: On behalf of The Education…
The Education Trust’s Comments on Proposed Roll Back of Borrower’s Defense Protections
August 30, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0027-0001 Download Our Full Comments Dear Secretary DeVos: On…
Erika McConduit to Lead Ed Trust’s Louisiana Advocacy Efforts
August 30, 2018 by EdTrust Social justice advocate and New Orleans native joins Ed Trust to push for educational justice in Louisiana WASHINGTON — The Education Trust is pleased to announce Erika McConduit, Esq., as…