Parent PLUS Loans Are a Double-Edged Sword for Black Borrowers
June 07, 2023 by Victoria Jackson, Brittani Williams, Jalil B. Mustaffa, Ph.D. Approximately 43 million Americans collectively owe $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, but students aren’t the only ones…
5 State Policy Recommendations Fostering STEM Aspirations for Students of Color in Middle School
May 31, 2023 by Kristen Hengtgen, Ph.D. Math and science are for everyone. But unfortunately, many students, and especially Black and Latino students, don’t receive that…
How Does Tennessee Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
May 09, 2023 by Ed Trust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
How Does Massachusetts Support Students Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
May 09, 2023 by Ed Trust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
Are Harris County Students Prepared for Success After High School?
April 14, 2023 by Ed Trust What happens when a student graduates from high school but is not ready for college or a career? The…
How Does Texas Support Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?
April 12, 2023 by Ed Trust Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning that is integral…
How School Discipline Impacts Students’ Social, Emotional and, Academic Development (SEAD)
Last year, Mississippi schools used corporal punishment 4,300 times — and the impact affects more than the students experiencing…
5 Things for Advocates to Know About Chronic Absenteeism
March 15, 2023 by Ed Trust Chronic absence is on the rise: 8 million students were chronically absent before the pandemic closed schools, and the…
5 Questions to Ask District and School Leaders About Access to Advanced STEM Coursework in High School
March 02, 2023 by Ed Trust Although many Black and Latino students aspire to go to college and are interested in science, technology, engineering, and…