Topic: State Advocacy

Louisiana Students Deserve to Be Taught a Complete and Honest History

June 14, 2024 by Tramelle Howard, J.D.

The recent endorsement by Louisiana leadership of PragerU’s educational content raises serious red flags about the accuracy and inclusivity of the instructional material provided to students and teachers here in our state.

Introducing the 2024 Texas Community College Student Advisory Council

newspaper May 01, 2024 by Ed Trust

The Council’s student members are a diverse group, including first-generation college students, student-parents, student government leaders, and individuals from various races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds.

Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy

February 14, 2024 by Jeff Smink

The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.

State Legislative Briefing Aims to Address Inequities in AP Courses for Massachusetts Students

newspaper January 30, 2024 by Ed Trust

Advocates and experts join to discuss potential policy solutions that will bridge the existing gaps in access to advanced coursework in Massachusetts.

A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S. Policy Review Framework FAQ

August 09, 2023 by codeadmin

After a yearlong pilot with five states, Ed Trust produced the A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S policy review framework, with the support of the Lumina Foundation. Here, you can find out what our framework…

A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S: State Policy Review Framework

compass July 21, 2023 by Ed Trust

Every state wants its residents to be able to compete in the 21st-century economy. That’s why several state leaders…

Testimony on Educator Diversity Act – Genesis Carela

newspaper June 26, 2023 by Genesis Carela

Chair Lewis, Chair Garlick, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak this afternoon in support of the Educator Diversity Act, and other bills on the…

Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law

June 26, 2023 by Hope Barrón

In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage of House Bill 8 (HB8), authored…