Pell Grants Are a Lifeline for College Students. These Students Know
Pell Grants help low- and middle-income students afford college each year. But students say Pell Grants don’t cover the full cost of attendance
The FAFSA Changed My Life. Requiring Students to Complete It Could Transform Thousands More
For students from low-income backgrounds, going to college can seem like an impossible dream. But the key to making that dream a reality often lies in completing a single form
Separating Families. Terrorizing Communities. Upending Schools.
U.S. schools are no longer safe for children or their parents as ICE immigration raids terrorize communities
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Recent Doctoral Graduate
A first-gen doctoral grad talks about coping with college culture shock, what she learned from a former First Lady, and how universities can better support students like her
You Are Not Failing: Navigating Student Loan Debt, Mental Health, and Wage Garnishment
Student loan debt isn’t just a financial issue; it affects mental health, workforce, and generational equity. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment
Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget
EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students
ESSA at 10: The Law was Never About Perfection. It was About Protection for Students
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
Literacy Unlocked Webinar Series
A webinar series discussing how family partnerships, support for older readers, and access to diverse, representative materials fuel resource equity in literacy reform efforts
The Value of College Is More Than a Paycheck: Why Equity Must Be Part of the Equation
OBBBA attempts to hold colleges accountable by tying value to graduates’ earnings, but it may unfairly penalize MSIs and community colleges that help students succeed