Topic: P-12

Remembering IDEA — and Fighting to Keep its Promise to Students with Disabilities

article-cropped November 19, 2025 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D.

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

November 17, 2025 by EdTrust

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

article-cropped November 17, 2025 by David Park

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

compass November 05, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas, U.S. PREP at Texas Tech University

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

Systems Can’t Depend on Heroics: The Urgent Need to Strengthen Our Special Education and EL Teacher Workforce 

article-cropped November 03, 2025 by Shannon Holston

NCTQ identifies six policy levers states can use to build a stronger teacher workforce for students with disabilities and English learners.

As States Expand Use of Teacher Apprenticeship Programs, EdTrust Research Finds Ways to Improve Candidate Success

newspaper October 23, 2025 by EdTrust

Study of experience of candidates of color finds need for better recruitment, mentorship, financial support

Building Futures: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Through Teacher Apprenticeships

files October 23, 2025 by Nathan Kriha, Diarese George, Jonathan Feinstein, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

An excellent teacher is integral for student success, and most states have turned to registered teacher apprenticeship programs to widen their pool of educators

Joint Statement on OESE/OCR Cuts

October 22, 2025 by EdTrust

Advocates reiterate calls to reverse layoffs of Department of Education employees

Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education

article-cropped October 15, 2025 by Genesis Carela

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I reflect on my family’s journey and the future of Latino children across MA