Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Biden-Harris Budget Request
October 26, 2023 by EdTrust Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We appreciate your continued advocacy on behalf of our nation’s marginalized and vulnerable students and support the continued focus on how best to make…
Senate Labor-H Funding Proposal Moves the Ball Forward
July 28, 2023 by EdTrust FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 CONTACT: media@edtrust.org 202-731-9582 Senate Labor-H Funding Proposal Moves the Ball Forward Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement of The Education Trust,…
Joint Statement from Education, Civil Rights, and Immigration Advocates on the FY 2024 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill
July 24, 2023 by EdTrust As education, civil rights, and immigration organizations focused on the success of marginalized students, we work to ensure all of our nation’s students have the resources and support they need…
Joint Blog Post Regarding H.R. 1741
June 20, 2023 by EdTrust On March 23rd, Rep. Jamaal Bowman introduced H.R 1741, which would amend the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to significantly scale back state summative assessment requirements. While we appreciate the…
Testimony of Denise Forte on Senate FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
May 10, 2023 by EdTrust Written Testimony for the Record On behalf of Denise Forte President and Chief Executive Officer The Education Trust Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
Joint Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by EdTrust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear Mr. Rooney:…
Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive
April 19, 2023 by Ali Procopio Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Labor-H Appropriations
March 28, 2023 by EdTrust Honorable Patty Murray Chairwoman Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Kay Granger…
Testimony of Denise Forte on House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
March 22, 2023 by EdTrust Written Testimony for the Record On behalf of Denise Forte President and Chief Executive Officer The Education Trust Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…