5 Questions to Ask Districts About How They Will Use New Federal Funding to Support Students
May 06, 2021 by EdTrust The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides almost $125 billion for education, including at least $109 billion that goes…
Response From Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, Immigration Policy, Business, and Education Organizations to the U.S. Department of Education’s Updated Guidance on Key ESSA Provisions in 2020–21
February 23, 2021 by EdTrust “We are pleased to see that the U.S. Department of Education will not consider blanket waivers of the critical civil rights component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that…
Right Direction. Miles to Go.
November 17, 2020 by EdTrust Over the past few years, Washington has experienced significant job growth — so much so that Washington had the…
Opportunities to Advance Educational Equity During the Next Administration
October 20, 2020 by EdTrust To: President Trump and Vice President Biden Presidential Campaigns From: The Education Trust Subject: Opportunities to Advance Educational Equity During the Next Administration Download the Memo PURPOSE: The…
U.S. House Heroes Update Contains Essential Relief for Students and Schools
September 29, 2020 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for Partnership and Engagement, at The Education Trust, discussing the updated Heroes Act: WASHINGTON – “The updated Heroes Act would issue much needed relief to students,…
The Education Trust Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Expanding Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs
September 22, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate 317 Russell…
11 Ways Governors Can Use Their Federal Stimulus Funds to Prioritize Education Equity
May 18, 2020 by EdTrust The CARES Act (S.3548) allocates nearly $31 billion to P-12 and higher education as part of an education stabilization…
A P-12 Education Agenda in Response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020 by EdTrust Over the past several weeks, The Education Trust has monitored states’ tireless efforts to support districts, schools, educators, and…
A Higher Education Equity Agenda in Response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020 by EdTrust The federal government responded to the tremendous strain the coronavirus has put on students and families, faculty, administrators, staff,…