22 Organizations Express Opposition to Broad Authority to Waive Student Protections in the Higher Education Act
March 20, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Bobby Scott Chairman House Education and Labor Comm. Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Senate HELP Committee Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Virginia Foxx Ranking Member…
Congress Finalizes Bipartisan Higher Education Deal
December 11, 2019 by Denise Forte Congress has passed a higher education package that will fund HBCUs and other MSIs for 10 years, simplify the FAFSA, and streamline loan repayment WASHINGTON (December 11, 2019) – Today,…
Congress Should Advance Bipartisan Higher Education Senate Deal
December 04, 2019 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Sen. Patty Murray, with other bipartisan partners, agree to fund HBCUs for ten years, simplify the FAFSA, and streamline loan repayment WASHINGTON (December 4, 2019) –…
Ed Trust Welcomes Comprehensive Higher Education Proposal from House Democrats
October 15, 2019 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. College Affordability Act advances long-overdue conversation on higher education reforms WASHINGTON (October 15, 2019) – Wil Del Pilar, vice president of higher education at The Education Trust, issued the following…
The Education Trust Calls on Senate to Continue Bipartisan HEA Process and Pass the FUTURE Act
September 26, 2019 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. If signed into law, the FUTURE Act would ensure continued federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions WASHINGTON (September 26, 2019) – Today, Wil Del Pilar,…
Creating Accountability for College Access and Success: Recommendations for the Higher Education Act and Beyond
September 19, 2019 by Kayla C. Elliott, Tiffany Jones There are not many issues that the public and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and political beliefs can agree on,…
The Education Trust Commends House for Passing FUTURE Act, Calls on Senate to Follow Suit
September 18, 2019 by Denise Forte If signed into law, the FUTURE Act would ensure continued federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions WASHINGTON (September 17, 2019) – Today, Denise Forte senior vice…
John B. King Jr. Testimony On FY 2020 Funding Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
May 31, 2019 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Written Testimony for the Record On behalf of John B. King Jr. President and CEO The Education Trust Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
Joint Letter to Congress from 20 Education Organizations Calling for Policies to Increase Teacher Diversity as Part of Higher Education Act Reauthorization
May 21, 2019 by EdTrust The Honorable Robert Scott Chairman House Education & Labor Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Lamar Alexander United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Virginia Foxx United States House…