Type Of Content: Public Letters

Advancing Equity through Informed Advocacy: A Commitment to Data Governance and Security

June 14, 2024 by Ed Trust

EdTrust’s commitment to robust data governance and security emerges as a cornerstone of responsible advocacy.

Louisiana Students Deserve to Be Taught a Complete and Honest History

June 14, 2024 by Tramelle Howard, J.D.

The recent endorsement by Louisiana leadership of PragerU’s educational content raises serious red flags about the accuracy and inclusivity of the instructional material provided to students and teachers here in our state.

Testimony of Denise Forte on Senate FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

May 10, 2024 by Denise Forte

We request that the L-HHS-ED bill make substantial investments to ensure that essential education programs have the resources they need to ensure the greatest impact for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Labor-H Appropriations

May 03, 2024 by Ed Trust

We, the undersigned civil rights, education, and immigration organizations – write to support a continued emphasis on educational equity within the policies and funding levels you are considering for FY25.

Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY25 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants

April 23, 2024 by Ed Trust

We, the undersigned 16 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $100 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).

Joint Letter Opposing HR 5894 the FY24 House Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations Bill

November 13, 2023 by Ed Trust

Dear Member of Congress: The 54 undersigned education, civil rights, immigration, and other advocacy organizations write to oppose H.R. 5894, the House FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and…

Joint Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants in FY25 Budget Request

November 06, 2023 by Ed Trust

Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We write to thank you for your consistent support of the Postsecondary Student Success Grant program and urge you to include a significant increase…

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Biden-Harris Budget Request

October 26, 2023 by Ed Trust

Dear Secretary Cardona and Director Tanden: We appreciate your continued advocacy on behalf of our nation’s marginalized and vulnerable students and support the continued focus on how best to make…

Joint Letter Regarding the Stronger Connections Grant Program FAQs

newspaper December 20, 2022 by Ed Trust

The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Letter Dear Secretary Cardona, We appreciate the Department of Education’s (the…