Remembering IDEA — and Fighting to Keep its Promise to Students with Disabilities
November 19, 2025 by Allison Rose Socol, Ph.D. EdTrust marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA, which guaranteed millions of students with disabilities the right to education and the services they need to learn
Systems Can’t Depend on Heroics: The Urgent Need to Strengthen Our Special Education and EL Teacher Workforce
November 03, 2025 by Shannon Holston NCTQ identifies six policy levers states can use to build a stronger teacher workforce for students with disabilities and English learners.
Joint Statement on OESE/OCR Cuts
October 22, 2025 by EdTrust Advocates reiterate calls to reverse layoffs of Department of Education employees
The Trump Administration Continues the Great American Heist With Assault on Students With Disabilities
October 13, 2025 by EdTrust The Trump administration’s latest attack on public education threatens the civil rights of students with disabilities
Dangers of HHS Control of Special Education
April 21, 2025 by Eli Smolen RFK Jr.’s speech on autism proves he is out of touch with the disability community and not fit to serve students with disabilities
Students with Disabilities Deserve Better: Autism Acceptance Deserves Truth, Not Harmful Disinformation
April 21, 2025 by Brittany Coleman RFK Jr’s comments about autism are dangerous and filled with disinformation. Students with autism should be celebrated, not shamed
Press Conference on Dismantling the Department of Education
March 11, 2025 by EdTrust Highlights from a press conference held by EdTrust about a pending Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education
McMahon’s “Final Mission” Speech is Full of Lies About Education
March 05, 2025 by Carolyn Phenicie Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, calls for dismantling the Department of Education, the agency she is supposed to lead
The Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon: A Dire Threat to America’s Students
The Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education marks a dangerous turning point for public education in America