Type Of Content: Press Releases

EdTrust Supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024

newspaper June 21, 2024 by EdTrust

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

newspaper May 13, 2024 by EdTrust

In response to the literary crisis, parents want evidence-based reading instruction in schools.

Introducing the 2024 Texas Community College Student Advisory Council

newspaper May 01, 2024 by EdTrust

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

newspaper April 16, 2024 by EdTrust

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

newspaper April 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on families’ experiences, suggest improvements to annual assessment reports.

EdTrust Announces New Board Chair and Members

newspaper April 09, 2024 by EdTrust

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new chair and three new members to EdTrust’s Board of Directors.

The Biden-Harris Student Debt Rules Will Help Millions of Americans

newspaper April 08, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President of EdTrust, on the Biden-Harris administration’s student loan cancellation announcement.

Addressing Inequities in State Financial Aid: A Call to Action for Equitable Access to Higher Education

newspaper April 04, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s report examines state financial aid programs and calls on state and policy leaders to prioritize equity to ensure that more students can afford college.

The FY24 Omnibus Deal Is Released

newspaper March 21, 2024 by EdTrust

Statement from Augustus Mays, Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at EdTrust on the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill.