Type Of Content: Public Letters

Joint Comment Re: School Improvement Guidance

October 08, 2024 by EdTrust

We submit these recommendations as a collaboration of national organizations seeking to advance shared education equity priorities through federal, state, and local policy advocacy.

EdTrust and All4ED Comment Re: School Improvement Guidance

October 08, 2024 by EdTrust

All4Ed and EdTrust respond to the U.S. Department of Education’s request for public comments on its draft non-regulatory guidance, School Improvement and Related Provisions under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).

Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Ways to Support the Successful Completion of the 2025-2026 FAFSA

September 26, 2024 by EdTrust

On behalf of the undersigned institutions and organizations, we write to provide comments regarding the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

June 14, 2024 by EdTrust

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 EdTrust

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 EdTrust

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 EdTrust

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…