Topic: State Advocacy

Massachusetts has taken a decisive step toward making literacy a reality for every child through the enactment of the comprehensive “Right to Read” early literacy law

Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators

Statement from EdTrust President and CEO Denise Forte

Here are resources communities can use to launch effective advocacy campaigns against school voucher programs.

Twenty educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Ohio's draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver and state plan amendment requests

Educational equity and civil rights organizations submit joint public comment on Arkansas' draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver requests

Texas’ latest teacher workforce data offers an early look at how the state’s educator pipeline may be shifting. While it is still too soon to draw sweeping conclusions about the long-term impact of recent policy changes, the new numbers point to encouraging movement in teacher attrition, certification, and hiring trends

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts