Topic: Federal Advocacy

Hands Off Our Schools: Student Rally in DC to Fight for Their Education Rights

article-cropped April 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

High school and college students protested at the Department of Education to stop the ongoing attacks on higher ed

The Next Threat to Education: Congress’ Budget Reconciliation

compass April 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Here’s what families, advocates, and education leaders need to know — and what we can do about it

60 Years Later, The Future of Title I is on the Line

article-cropped April 11, 2025 by Denise Forte

On the 60th anniversary of Title I, the future of the provision that gives critical funding to low-income schools is at risk

The Department of Education’s Newest Broken Promise: Cutting Pandemic Relief Funding

April 08, 2025 by EdTrust

The Dept of Ed is taking back $3 billion in pandemic relief funding that Congress already promised to states. What’s at stake?

10 Governors Agree with Trump and Want to Run Their Own Education System. But How Are Their States Doing?

article-cropped March 27, 2025 by Ivy Morgan

Republican governors from ten states attended Trump’s EO signing to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. But these states’ students perform poorly

Why Returning Education Entirely to the States is a Dangerous Proposition

article-cropped March 20, 2025 by EdTrust

Dismantling the Department of Education and returning education to the states will put all students in the U.S. at risk

Undocumented Students Are Living in Fear on College Campuses. The Effects of Campus Raids

article-cropped March 19, 2025 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado

Amid ICE raids on college campuses, immigrant and undocumented students are living in fear for themselves and family members

VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

video March 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Watch EdTrust experts explain the complicated education policies being enacted by the White House and hear from teachers who are affected