Topic: School Funding

Guess What? Every American Is Impacted if the Department of Ed Closes. Yes, That Means You

article-cropped February 14, 2025 by Iyana Moore

Without the Department of Education, all Americans, not just students, will be affected

Vouchers Aren’t the Answer to Recent NAEP Scores, Says EdTrust

newspaper January 29, 2025 by EdTrust

Policymakers and school leaders should focus on what works to improve the nation’s public schools, given disappointing test results.

Statement from EdTrust on the Freeze of Federal Assistance

January 28, 2025 by EdTrust

President Trump’s series of executive orders has disrupted vital anti-poverty, healthcare, housing, disaster relief, and education programs.

We Owe It to Our Kids to Support the Houston ISD Bond Measures

newspaper November 01, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Voters can improve Houston school facilities and student health and safety by voting for Propositions A and B.

EdTrust Launches Toolkit to Combat Voucher Programs Amid Heightened Education Policy Debates

newspaper October 30, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s toolkit provides advocates with the information and tools to push back against voucher programs and ensure that traditionally underserved students have access to a high-quality public education.

Why We Need the Department of Education

article-cropped October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer

Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.

ESSER Spending and Pandemic Recovery: Where Do We Go From Here?

article-cropped September 25, 2024 by Anna Skubel, Ph.D., Ivy Morgan

The deadline for school districts to decide how they will spend any remaining federal pandemic-relief funds is September 30.

States Should Prioritize Funding for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

newspaper August 07, 2024 by EdTrust

New EdTrust report evaluates uses of pandemic relief funds to support students’ well-being

How to Prioritize Funding for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

files August 07, 2024 by Joy Namunoga, Nancy Duchesneau

Students’ social & emotional well-being are linked to academic learning. States should prioritize funding programs that holistically support students’ needs.