Topic: State Advocacy

An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy

files July 29, 2025 by EdTrust

How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students

Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation

article-cropped July 24, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee

The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional momentum for reform

What The Federal Voucher Program Means for Students in Your State

article-cropped July 21, 2025 by Emily Young

Now that a federal school voucher program has become law, here’s what it means for students in your state

States Fight Back Against the Department of Education

article-cropped July 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year

EdTrust-Texas and Fellow Organizations Stand Against Pell Cuts

July 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

A coalition of 28 Texas organizations urged Senators Cornyn and Cruz to reject proposed Pell Grant restrictions in the House budget bill, warning they would harm hundreds of thousands of part-time students and jeopardize the state’s workforce and economic future

State Fact Sheet: 2025 Budget Reconciliation

file-text June 25, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Spending and tax changes proposed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will have devastating impacts on students and their families

Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk

article-cropped June 02, 2025 by Jonathan Klein, Kristen Hengtgen

Ending these tax credits for schools to make climate-friendly upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources

Educator Voices at the Texas Capitol

article-cropped May 29, 2025 by Brandon Jenkins, Valeria Pulido, Obinna Ibeh, Raven Coleman

The EdTrust in Texas Educator Advisory Council and Teach Plus Texas Fellows came together for a powerful day of advocacy

Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout

newspaper May 29, 2025 by EdTrust

A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities