Topic: Students We Serve

Education equity organizations joint comment on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)

Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust, delivered prepared remarks on May 6th, at EdTrust’s 30th anniversary celebration

Access to education during incarceration is one of the most reliable pathways to economic stability after release

Many college students struggle to cover basic needs like food and rent. Here’s how colleges can improve their emergency aid programs to better support students in times of crisis

The removal of sensitive locations protections is creating unnecessary trauma for students, teachers, families, and the broader school community

Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority

If Congress doesn’t act, the Pell Grant program faces a potential deficit of $17 billion

EdTrust’s comment on the proposed National Special Education Spending Study

As AI rapidly enters classrooms, its potential benefits for students of color and those from low-income communities are undermined when funders fail to partner with families and communities — silencing their voices and increasing the risk of harm