ESSA at 10: The Law was Never About Perfection. It was About Protection for Students
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
Massachusetts Releases Preliminary Framework for High School Graduation Requirements
EdTrust-Massachusetts calls for strong standards, equity safeguards, and continued public input
Literacy Unlocked Webinar Series
A webinar series discussing how family partnerships, support for older readers, and access to diverse, representative materials fuel resource equity in literacy reform efforts
Amid a National Debate, a New Massachusetts Poll Sheds Light on Parent Perspectives on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
A new EdTrust–Massachusetts poll reveals strong parent support for limiting student cellphone use during the school day
Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation
An EdWeek article cites flawed research on what type of history teachers, parents, and Americans want their children to learn
Remembering IDEA — and Fighting to Keep its Promise to Students with Disabilities
EdTrust marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA, which guaranteed millions of students with disabilities the right to education and the services they need to learn
Joint Comment on Indiana’s Revised Proposed A-F School Accountability System
Educational equity and civil rights organizations submitted a joint public comment on Indiana’s revised proposed A-F school accountability system regulations
How Family Engagement Can Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Family engagement improves student attendance. When parents and teachers address chronic absenteeism together, students and schools thrive
Implementing the PREP Allotment: An Interactive Budget Workbook for School System Leaders
Texas has made historic policy shifts to expand and incentivize high-quality teacher preparation. This tool helps school systems plan and budget strategically to maximize the impact of the state’s new Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program Allotment