Can Undocumented Students Access Free College Programs?
In Ed Trust’s recent report, A Promise Fulfilled: A Framework for Equitable Free College Programs, we provide a policy framework for designing free college policies that benefit students who struggle…
Statement From President and CEO John B. King Jr. on Senate Failure to Compromise on DACA
February 16, 2018 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON (02/16/18) – “It’s shameful that the Senate could not reach an agreement last night on a bipartisan, meaningful pathway forward for DREAMers. “With uncertain next steps and a deadline…
Statement From John B. King Jr., President & CEO of The Education Trust, On the Federal Government Shutdown
January 20, 2018 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON (01/20/18) – Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the following statement on Congress’ failure to pass a short-term spending bill and the…
Latino Teachers and DACA: Who Will Teach Our Children?
November 28, 2017 by Davis Dixon An estimated 20,000 teachers — many of them Latino — will be forced to leave the workforce as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for…
The Dream Act: Allowing Immigrant Students to be Workforce Ready
October 26, 2017 by Abja Midha Before joining Ed Trust-New York, I worked as an advocate/attorney for immigrant families. One of my first clients was Gloria,* a New York City high school student who had just…
Let Young Dreamers Continue to Dream
October 24, 2017 by Lillian M. Lowery In 2012, Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved the “Maryland Dream Act.” I was proud to be working for Governor Martin O’Malley, the Maryland General Assembly, and State Board of Education at…
The Dream Act: Lifting Limitations on Students’ Unlimited Potential
October 19, 2017 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Nearly two months have passed since the Trump administration announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) and called on Congress to act to protect undocumented…
Letter from 64 Higher Education Advocacy Organizations Call on Congress to Pass the Dream Act
September 06, 2017 by EdTrust The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S.…
Statement from Education Trust President and CEO John B. King Jr. on Trump Administration Action on DACA
September 05, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON) – Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued the following statement. “The Trump administration’s decision to end DACA is irresponsible and immoral. “For…