There is No Place for Corporal Punishment of Our Nation’s Students
March 24, 2023 by Letisha Marrero WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement following the release of the US Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Calling for End…
Joint Letter in Opposition to Corporal Punishment
March 24, 2023 by EdTrust Dear Federal, State, and Local Policymakers: On behalf of The Education Trust, the National Women’s Law Center, and the more than 100 undersigned organizations, we call on federal, state, and…
Censorship is About Power, Not People
March 22, 2023 by Ameshia Cross Amid the fierce debate surrounding what should and should not be taught in classrooms, some far-right-leaning lawmakers have introduced legislation and taken significant steps to limit educators’ ability to discuss…
Statement on H.Res. 219 the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents
March 21, 2023 by EdTrust WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding H. Res. 219. the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, sponsored by Rep.…
What Parents Really Want: Less Politicking & More Attention to Students’ Academic & Mental Health Needs
March 21, 2023 by Lynn C. Jennings, Ph.D The “parents rights” debate is an exercise in political bluster over substance. The recent introduction of the Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) in the House of Representatives is…
Parental rights legislation without parental engagement is full of hot air and hidden motives
The parent-teacher bond is a partnership forged since the first schoolhouse opened its doors. Parents overwhelmingly love their child’s teachers, and teachers know that truly lifting the voices of parents can…
Why America’s Students Need Social and Emotional Learning Now, More Than Ever
March 10, 2023 by EdTrust Students continue to face a troubling array of challenges — ranging from school shootings to racial discrimination to housing and food insecurity — all amid an ongoing pandemic. A 2022…
Joint Statement from Equity-Minded Education, Civil Rights, and Immigration Advocates on HR 5
March 07, 2023 by EdTrust As equity-minded education, civil rights, and immigration organizations, we work to ensure that our nation’s students are learning, feel safe and respected at school, and have the supports they and…
The Education Trust Names Members to Inaugural Research Advisory Board
March 06, 2023 by EdTrust Organization draws upon leading university researchers to inform research on how to support student outcomes WASHINGTON – Today, The Education Trust announced the members of its inaugural national P-12 Research…