Trump Budget Proposal Tells a Story that Doesn’t Support Literacy
Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers
Why Funding Matters for School Improvement
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
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
Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget
Indiana’s Waiver Request Abandon’s Students in Low-Performing Schools
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
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
Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations
Joint Letter Regarding Indiana ESSA Waiver Request
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
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