The Loss of Black Representation in Congress Is a Threat to America’s Public Schools
June 30, 2026 by Denise Forte At our nation’s 250th anniversary, we must confront whitewashing and disenfranchisement and reclaim public education as a fundamental right that belongs to every student
Strengthening the Pell Grant for Millions of Low-Income Students
June 23, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees
June 23, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students
New Loan Limits Threaten Graduate Education Access and Affordability
June 23, 2026 by Victoria Jackson The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will limit access to advanced degrees and drive many students toward riskier private loans
Students’ Civil Rights Are Being Treated Like an Afterthought
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the Transfers of OSERS and OCR
Approval of Indiana Waiver Abandons Federal K-12 Education Law
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte
House Proposal Would Slash Ed Investment
June 04, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the House’s FY27 Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bill
Joint Comment on Proposed Changes to IDEA, Part B
June 01, 2026 by EdTrust Education equity organizations joint comment on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)
EdTrust Comment on Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation
May 20, 2026 by EdTrust EdTrust’s comment on the final Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Regulation