Why We Need the Department of Education
Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.
Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color
It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.
EdTrust Welcomes the Release of Proposed Hardship Relief Rule for Student Debt
Statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule on student-debt cancellation for financial hardship.
Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas
How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.
Campus Racial Climates Amid Student Protests: Keeping Students of Color Safe
To improve access and retention for students of color, there must be sustainable steps toward improving campus racial climates.
EdTrust Unveils 2024 Transition Memo Outlining Urgent Policy Priorities for Equitable Education
EdTrust announces the release of its 2024 Transition Memo, a comprehensive policy guide designed to inform, inspire, and spur action at the federal level by Congress and the executive branch.
Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Ways to Support the Successful Completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA
On behalf of the undersigned institutions and organizations, we write to provide comments regarding the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference
Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.
Hate Crimes on College Campuses — How Policymakers and Accreditors Can Create a Safer Learning Environment for Students
Accreditors & policymakers can protect students of color, promote institutional accountability, & enhance hatecrime reporting by encouraging colleges to improve their campus racial climates.