Topic: Federal Advocacy

A Time for Climate Action: Schools and the Inflation Reduction Act

article-cropped April 17, 2024 by This is Planet Ed

Through the Inflation Reduction Act, US schools can create healthy, sustainable, and learning-ready environments.

The FY24 Omnibus Deal Is Released

newspaper March 21, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at EdTrust on the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill.

EdTrust Supports the Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024

newspaper March 21, 2024 by Ed Trust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president at EdTrust.

EdTrust 2024 Policy Priorities

March 12, 2024 by Ed Trust

Our 2024 policy priorities reflect our principles and ideas to improve our educational system for students, educators, and families.

Joint Letter Opposing HR 5894 the FY24 House Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill

November 13, 2023 by Ed Trust

Dear Member of Congress: The 54 undersigned education, civil rights, immigration, and other advocacy organizations write to oppose H.R. 5894, the House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and…

Joint Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants in FY25 Budget Request

November 06, 2023 by Ed Trust

Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We write to thank you for your consistent support of the Postsecondary Student Success Grant program and urge you to include a significant increase…

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Biden-Harris Budget Request

October 26, 2023 by Ed Trust

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

newspaper July 28, 2023 by Ed Trust

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

newspaper July 24, 2023 by Ed Trust

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…