Topic: State Advocacy

As federal financial aid shrinks, college access and affordability will hinge on how states distribute student aid and set eligibility requirements. A new EdTrust report examines state financial aid programs in three Midwestern states.

Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members discussed governance, student success strategies, K-12 and workforce partnerships, and higher education policies with trustees and community college leaders at a recent conference in Austin

EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight

A new tool shows users how federal funding proposals would affect students in different districts

Too many students across the Commonwealth are falling behind in reading, writing, & math at pivotal moments in their education

How EdTrust facilitated the passage of SB 2405, which establishes postsecondary education in Texas prisons, by forming a bipartisan coalition and engaging in sustained, strategic advocacy for oversight, access, and quality standards for incarcerated students

Statement from Tramelle Howard, EdTrust in Louisiana, State Director

The recently released 12th grade math and reading National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores are deeply alarming