Nation’s Report Card Shows Troubling Decline of Students’ Knowledge About Civics and History
May 03, 2023 by EdTrust Statement from Allison Socol on decline in U.S. history and civics proficiency among students WASHINGTON – Allison Socol, Ph.D., vice president for P–12 policy, practice, and research at The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding today’s…
Joint Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by EdTrust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear Mr. Rooney:…
The Education Trust’s Comment Regarding the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
May 02, 2023 by EdTrust May 1, 2023 Patrick Rooney Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 3W202 Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear…
School Hardening Can Harm Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
April 06, 2023 by EdTrust The Education Trust Outlines Key Policies that Federal, State, and Local Education Leaders Can Take to Implement Fair and Positive Student Discipline Practices WASHINGTON — Amid a pandemic-era surge in school…
House passes Parents Bill of Rights Act, giving parents control of children’s education
March 28, 2023 by EdTrust The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would grant parents more control over their children’s education. If the U.S. Senate also passes the legislation…
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY24 Labor-H Appropriations
March 28, 2023 by EdTrust Honorable Patty Murray Chairwoman Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Kay Granger…
Statement on H.Res. 219 the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents
March 21, 2023 by EdTrust WASHINGTON – Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education Trust, released the following statement regarding H. Res. 219. the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, sponsored by Rep.…
Parental rights legislation without parental engagement is full of hot air and hidden motives
The parent-teacher bond is a partnership forged since the first schoolhouse opened its doors. Parents overwhelmingly love their child’s teachers, and teachers know that truly lifting the voices of parents can…
The President’s FY24 Budget Invests in Our Nation’s Students
March 10, 2023 by EdTrust WASHINGTON – Today, The Education Trust released the following statement from Denise Forte, President and CEO of The Education Trust, on the Biden-Harris administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request: …