Type Of Content: Public Letters

Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY26 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants

July 11, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned 14 organizations, write to express our support for appropriating at least $55 million for the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

EdTrust-Texas and Fellow Organizations Stand Against Pell Cuts

July 07, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

A coalition of 28 Texas organizations urged Senators Cornyn and Cruz to reject proposed Pell Grant restrictions in the House budget bill, warning they would harm hundreds of thousands of part-time students and jeopardize the state’s workforce and economic future

Joint Letter regarding Urgent Concerns Regarding Withholding of Critical Education Funding

June 27, 2025 by EdTrust

Education equity advocacy organizations urged Senators to oppose the confirmation of Department of Education nominees until Fiscal Year 2025 congressionally appropriated education funds have been properly and fully released

Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY26 Labor-H Appropriations

May 27, 2025 by EdTrust

We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive

Coalition Letter in Support of Teacher Excellence System (TES)

March 19, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

EdTrust and the 12 undersigned organizations respectfully request that the Houston ISD board approve the Teacher Excellence System (TES)

EdTrust Coalition Letter in Opposition to McMahon ED Sec. Nomination

February 12, 2025 by EdTrust

We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our firm opposition to the advancement of Linda McMahon's nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Education

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).