Type Of Content: Guide

Protecting Students While Public Education is Under Attack

compass February 10, 2026 by EdTrust

This guide outlines five urgent threats posed by the federal government’s retreat from public education, along with the concrete actions advocates must press state leaders to take to counter this Great American Heist and ensure that every student can succeed

Implementing the PREP Allotment: An Interactive Budget Workbook for School System Leaders

compass November 05, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas, U.S. PREP at Texas Tech University

Texas has made historic policy shifts to expand and incentivize high-quality teacher preparation. This tool helps school systems plan and budget strategically to maximize the impact of the state’s new Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program Allotment

FY26 Budget: What’s at Stake for Students, Schools, & Higher Education

compass September 15, 2025 by EdTrust

The President, the House, and the Senate all have budget proposals for this fiscal year (FY). Find out which budget does more harm to students and families

P-12 School Funding Glossary

compass May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston

School funding can be complex. We have compiled a list of common terms to help you understand how state school funding systems work

The Next Threat to Education: Congress’ Budget Reconciliation

compass April 14, 2025 by EdTrust

Here’s what families, advocates, and education leaders need to know — and what we can do about it

#SaveOurStudents: Advocacy Toolkit to Organize for Success

compass March 13, 2025 by EdTrust

This toolkit equips advocates with the resources to mobilize state and local communities to resist these attacks and protect public education for current and future generations

Save Our Students: Media Toolkit

compass March 13, 2025 by EdTrust

Media toolkit resources for advocacy

Protected: Opening Doors for More Americans – a Toolkit for State Advocates

compass February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.