The Further Gutting of the Department of Education
March 11, 2025 by Blair Wriston Cutting nearly half of mission-critical positions across the Department of Education means fewer resources and support for students and families
Erasing Opportunity: How Trump’s Education Policies Harm Black College Students
March 10, 2025 by Iyana Moore The Trump administration’s policies have reversed the advancements made, putting Black students at increased risk
The Department of Education Is Under Attack. Student Borrowers Should Protect Themselves
March 05, 2025 by Victoria Jackson The Trump administration is trying to dismantle the Department of Education. Borrowers should act now to safeguard their student loan data
Gutting the Department of Education Won’t Improve Education – But That’s Not the Goal
March 04, 2025 by Phil Martin By eliminating the Department of Education, Trump is trying to scam every student and family in America
The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students
March 03, 2025 by The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America
A Scan of State Universal FAFSA Policies
Our new report looks at the policies of states that have had, currently have, or will soon implement universal FAFSA policies and examines the impact of these policies on FAFSA submission and completion rates and enrollment among Pell Grant recipients
Community College Students Take to the Capitol
February 21, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas On February 3rd, more than 800 students from across Texas gathered for Community College Day
When the Real Threat to Families, Students, and Communities Unfolds in the Shadows
February 19, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Congress’ planned budget will negatively impact children, parents, low-income and rural families, and students across this country
Eliminating DEI programs in Schools and Universities is an Economic and Educational Disaster in the Making
February 17, 2025 by EdTrust Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president, EdTrust, on the recent Dear Colleague letter from the Department of Education