Why States Need to Play a More Supportive Role in School Improvement
Across the country, state education agencies have a clear, well-defined role at the start of the accountability process. They also have a clear role at the end. But the middle is where schools need their state’s support most
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a College Student in South Carolina
A first-generation student talks about the challenges they’ve faced, why they feel called to advocate for others, and how politics is affecting the campus climate at their university
New Definition of “Patriotic Education” Does Not Benefit Students
The Department of Education’s “patriotic education” is an attempt to whitewash U.S. history and suppress the truth about America’s past
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