States Commit to Meaningful Action on Chronic Absenteeism
Fourteen states have committed to cut chronic absenteeism by 50% over five years, answering a challenge by a group of education advocates to urgently address a pressing issue that, if not fixed, could have long-term detrimental effects for our nation’s students.
In Changing Labor Market, All Students Deserve Support in Navigating College and Career
EdTrust, All4Ed call for new federal initiatives on Pathways Navigators
States Should Prioritize Funding for Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
New EdTrust report evaluates uses of pandemic relief funds to support students’ well-being
EdTrust in Louisiana Nationally Recognized for Their Commitment to Louisiana Students & Families
EdTrust in Louisiana receives the Excellence in Education Award and the Zakim Award.
EdTrust Supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024
Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president for EdTrust, on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024.
Massachusetts Parents Concerned About Reading Approaches, Want Focus on Proven Methods
In response to the literary crisis, parents want evidence-based reading instruction in schools.
Introducing the 2024 Texas Community College Student Advisory Council
The Council’s student members are a diverse group, including first-generation college students, student-parents, student government leaders, and individuals from various races, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds.
State Board of Education Approves New Teacher Preparation Standards
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) approved a number of new standards adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to better prepare aspiring Texas teachers regardless of their pathway into the profession
EdTrust Releases Research and Recommendations on How Schools Can Improve Interactions with Families to Better Support Students
Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on families’ experiences, suggest improvements to annual assessment reports.