Topic: P-12

Trump Budget Proposal Tells a Story that Doesn’t Support Literacy

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Shayna Levitan

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

Why Funding Matters for School Improvement

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

The Federal Voucher Program Is a Costly Illusion

article-cropped April 07, 2026 by Denise Forte

Voucher advocates present the upcoming federal program as a win for students, families, public schools, and local governments. In reality, private schools and current private school families will be the primary benefactors of these new federal education subsidies

The Trump Administration Continues its Campaign to Defund Education

April 03, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Indiana’s Waiver Request Abandon’s Students in Low-Performing Schools

article-cropped April 02, 2026 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney

Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools

How Rising Need and Unstable Funding Are Shaping District Budget Decisions Right Now

article-cropped April 01, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

This school district budget season feels especially high stakes because a lot is hitting district leaders at once

Joint Letter Regarding New Indiana Accountability System

March 31, 2026 by EdTrust

Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations

Joint Letter Regarding Indiana ESSA Waiver Request

March 31, 2026 by EdTrust

Joint comment on Indiana’s pending waiver request from accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

EdTrust Comment on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Proposed Amendments

March 30, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) proposed anti-DEI amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) certification requirements for federal financial assistance recipients