5 State Policy Recommendations Fostering STEM Aspirations for Students of Color in Middle School
May 31, 2023 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D. Math and science are for everyone. But unfortunately, many students, and especially Black and Latino students, don’t receive that…
Very Few Black Women Lead School Districts. These Superintendents Are Using the Power of Sisterhood to Change That
May 18, 2023 by Gabriela Montell During Teacher Appreciation Week, a group of Black women superintendents gathered at The Education Trust’s national headquarters in Washington, DC, to discuss the pressures they face in their work lives,…
The Importance of Equitable and Adequate School Funding for English Learners
May 12, 2023 by Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos I have been involved in the topic of school funding with an emphasis on English learners since my doctoral dissertation. I was fortunate to be trained by Dr. Ruben Espinosa,…
How Does Tennessee Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
May 09, 2023 by EdTrust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
How Does Massachusetts Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
May 09, 2023 by EdTrust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge About Civics and History
May 03, 2023 by EdTrust Statement from Allison Socol on decline in U.S. history and civics proficiency among students WASHINGTON – Allison Socol, Ph.D., vice president for P–12 policy, practice, and research at The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding today’s…
The Education Trust’s Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by EdTrust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
This Preschool Handbook is Essential to Early Learning — So Why Do Some States Want to Ban It?
April 26, 2023 by Carrie Gillispie Recently, Governor Kay Ivey forced the resignation of the secretary of Alabama’s Department of Early Childhood Education, Dr. Barbara Cooper, for allowing the use of a well-known early learning handbook…