Advocacy in Action: Advancing Higher Education in Texas Prisons Across Two Legislative Sessions
How EdTrust facilitated the passage of SB 2405, which establishes postsecondary education in Texas prisons, by forming a bipartisan coalition and engaging in sustained, strategic advocacy for oversight, access, and quality standards for incarcerated students
The Federal Freeze of $660 Million in TRIO Funding Dashes Millions of Students’ College Dreams
TRIO creates a pipeline for students from middle and high school to college & career. So, the sudden $600M freeze is devastating
More 2024 NAEP Results Reaffirm That Our Nation’s Students Need More Support
Amid a literacy crisis, new national assessment results show that reading scores for high school seniors are at an all-time low
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Graduate Student Pursuing Dual Degrees
A first-gen Asian American student talks about his academic journey, career path, and challenges he’s faced while attending college
Our Students Aren’t Just Struggling with Math — They’re Struggling to Believe They Belong
It's time to stop accepting “I'm just not a math person” as a fact — because that mindset is holding far too many students back
From Books to Belonging: How Reading Makes Students More Resilient
Books spark a love of reading, foster understanding, and help students with their social, emotional and academic development
The Trump Administration’s Strategy to Influence Higher Education and What K-12 Schools Can Learn from It
For K-12 schools and districts, the Trump Administration’s attacks on Higher Ed serve as a warning of what could come
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Student From a Mixed-Status Family
A first-generation student from a mixed-status family talks about her academic journey, challenges she’s faced, and fears about how this administration’s policies could affect her family and friends
Literacy Is a Human Right: Why Reading Matters for Every Career Path
How American’s literacy crisis negatively influences career opportunities and success after high school