Joint Public Comment on Alabama’s Waiver Request
March 10, 2026 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Alabama's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests
New Definition of “Patriotic Education” Does Not Benefit Students
March 05, 2026 by Kurt Russell The Department of Education’s “patriotic education” is an attempt to whitewash U.S. history and suppress the truth about America’s past
Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future
March 04, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession
March 03, 2026 by 
Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
February 25, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest
Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on High School Graduation Rate for 2025
February 23, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest
Joint Comment on Measuring Student Academic Growth
February 19, 2026 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit a joint comment in response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions request for information on measuring student academic growth
Joint Comment on Louisiana’s ESEA Waiver Request
February 17, 2026 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Louisiana's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal funding requirements
Joint Comment on Idaho’s ESEA Waiver Request
February 17, 2026 by EdTrust Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Idaho’s draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver request from federal assessment requirements