Topic: State Advocacy

New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers

April 10, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas

Invest in Need-Based Financial Aid to Achieve a Talent Strong Texas

presentation-chart April 04, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

The Texas Legislature has the opportunity to strategically invest in financial aid programs to support low-income students to advance the state’s workforce goals

Coalition Letter in Support of Teacher Excellence System (TES)

March 19, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

EdTrust and the 12 undersigned organizations respectfully request that the Houston ISD board approve the Teacher Excellence System (TES)

I’m a Houston Teacher, and I Support Houston ISD’s Step Toward Excellence

article-cropped March 19, 2025 by Monica Hill

Embracing this change will help create a culture of growth, innovation, and success for all involved

EdTrust in Texas Takes Legal Action Urging Release of School Accountability Data

article-cropped March 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

For two years, Texas families, educators, and communities have been left without access to critical A-F school accountability ratings

Community College Students Take to the Capitol

article-cropped February 21, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

On February 3rd, more than 800 students from across Texas gathered for Community College Day

New Federal Guidance Strengthens School Improvement: A Key Resource for State-Level Advocacy

article-cropped February 14, 2025 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney

The Department of Education released guidance that provides clear direction on several crucial areas of school improvement

Protected: Opening Doors for More Americans – a Toolkit for State Advocates

compass February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.

New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments

newspaper February 11, 2025 by EdTrust

A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes