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
The Politics of Exclusion: How Trump’s Immigration Policies Affect College Access
February 17, 2025 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Trump’s executive order on immigration and rescinding protected areas have created fear among undocumented students
Guess What? Every American Is Impacted if the Department of Ed Closes. Yes, That Means You
February 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore Without the Department of Education, all Americans, not just students, will be affected
Protected: Opening Doors for More Americans – a Toolkit for State Advocates
February 12, 2025 by EdTrust Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.