VIDEO: Trump’s Chaotic Carnival Ride for Students
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
June 02, 2025 by Jonathan Klein, Kristen Hengtgen 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
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
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
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
A Budget for Billionaires, Not Families — The Senate Must Say No
May 22, 2025 by EdTrust Statement from Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, on House passage of “Big Beautiful Bill Act”
Why Defunding AmeriCorps is a Mistake
May 20, 2025 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D. The Trump Administration’s decision to eliminate nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants and place 85% of AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave is deeply misguided