Topic: Federal Advocacy

Basic U.S. History Cannot Be Erased — Despite What Linda McMahon Says

article-cropped June 05, 2025 by Letisha Marrero

When asked about key moments in U.S. history, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was unable to answer

The Great American Heist Comes for Science: How NSF Cuts Threaten Our R&D Future

article-cropped June 03, 2025 by Brianna Huynh

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal research grants would kill American innovation and economic growth

VIDEO: Trump’s Chaotic Carnival Ride for Students

video June 02, 2025 by EdTrust

Ever since Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, he and his administration have enacted harmful education policies that put our nation’s students at risk

Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk

article-cropped June 02, 2025 by Jonathan Klein, Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D.

Ending these tax credits for schools to make climate-friendly upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources

The Hidden Costs of School Voucher Programs: A Community’s Story

article-cropped May 28, 2025 by Nadia Taylor

A teacher in DC has seen firsthand how school voucher programs can unravel the very fabric of a community and leave students behind

Joint Statement on House Budget Reconciliation Bill

May 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Civil rights and education advocacy organizations released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation bill and the harmful impact it will have on students

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY26 Labor-H Appropriations

May 27, 2025 by EdTrust

We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive

Preserving Educational Opportunity in an Era of Fiscal Scrutiny: The Stakes for HBCUs and Their Students

article-cropped May 27, 2025 by Ivory Toldson

Discussions about federal priorities and fiscal decisions can reshape higher education access and affordability for generations

Forthcoming Higher Ed Cuts Will Fuel the Student Loan Crisis — And Tank Our Economy

article-cropped May 23, 2025 by Denise Forte, Sameer Gadkaree

Lawmakers have a choice: Wreak havoc on higher education and our economy, or support student success, fund higher education, and set our nation up for economic benefits for years to come