Topic: State Advocacy

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

A Relatively Unknown Program Could Help Over 1 Million Texans Build Self-Sustaining Careers

Nearly 100 leaders from across the state gathered to learn more about an innovative opportunity to help more Texans find pathways out of poverty