Black Student Activists Are Sick and Tired of Talking. They Want Action.
October 15, 2020 by Satra Taylor It’s been three years since I turned my tassel to the left and threw my graduation cap in the air in commemoration of the end of an important chapter in…
Ed Trust Applauds Inclusion of Critical Nutrition Assistance Programs in House Continuing Resolution
September 23, 2020 by EdTrust Statement from John B. King Jr., Ed Trust president and CEO, on the House’s passage of H.R. 8337: “We are encouraged that lawmakers worked in a bipartisan manner last night…
Bright Spots: How 2 Universities Built a Diverse Student Body
Nationally, public flagship universities continue to profess support for diversity, but their enrollments tell a different story. In fact, many enroll a smaller proportion of Black students today than they…
VIDEO: Stop Criminalizing and Excluding Black, Latina, and Native Girls in Schools
August 20, 2020 by EdTrust Girls of color are excluded from school for subjective offenses, missing out on critical class time and opportunities to learn
“And they cared”: How to Create Better, Safer Learning Environments for Girls of Color
August 20, 2020 by All across the country, girls of color are excluded from school for subjective offenses like these, missing out on…
New Guide Pushes Leaders to Stop Criminalizing and Excluding Black, Latina, and Native Girls in Schools
August 20, 2020 by EdTrust With systemic changes, educational leaders at the school, district, and state levels can take real steps to eliminate deep racial and gender disparities in school discipline, according to a new…
Students of Color Aren’t Broken; Systems, Practices & Policies Are
August 06, 2020 by EdTrust Social-emotional and academic development must be addressed through a race-equity lens, according to new research by The Education Trust WASHINGTON (August 6, 2020) – After months of distance learning, unfinished…
Letter to Tennessee Congressional Delegation Calling for Expansion of Pandemic EBT Program
July 31, 2020 by Gini Pupo-Walker Tennessee Congressional Delegation United States Congress Washington, D.C. Dear Members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation, The Education Trust in Tennessee, along with our state partners, are grateful for the leadership…
Hungry Kids Continue to Struggle Through a Pandemic During Summer Months
July 07, 2020 by Courtney Bollig America’s kids have already endured what has been undoubtedly the most nontraditional school year of their young lives. However, the summer months bring added uncertainty for many families who are…