University of Buffalo Commencement Address
May 20, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. As part of the University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center virtual commencement, John B. King Jr. offered remarks to the graduates. Hello, U-B-E-O-C graduates! Well, I’m guessing this is…
Statement from the Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education on Governor Hogan’s decision to veto HB1300
May 08, 2020 by EdTrust Today, the Maryland Alliance for Racial Equity in Education (MAREE) released the following statement on Governor Hogan’s decision to veto HB1300, The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future: “Governor Hogan’s veto threatens…
Harvard Graduate School of Education Speaker Series
May 07, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. During the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s (HGSE) virtual “Leadership Series,” John B. King Jr. talked with former Massachusetts education secretary and HGSE professor Paul Reville about a strategy to…
Bipartisan Coronavirus Response an Important Step Forward for Students and Schools
March 26, 2020 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for Partnership and Engagement for The Education Trust, discussing the Congressional Coronavirus relief bill WASHINGTON (March 26, 2020) – “This bipartisan Senate Coronavirus…
Civil Rights and Education Leaders on Waivers from Federal Requirements in Response to Coronavirus
March 20, 2020 by EdTrust Statement of John B. King Jr., Deborah S. Delisle, Lindsay E. Jones, Marc H. Morial, Janet Murguía, and Neera Tanden Washington, D.C.—As the novel coronavirus spreads and prolonged school closures…
Statement from The Education Trust on the Passage of the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
March 19, 2020 by EdTrust WASHINGTON (March 19, 2020) – Today, Denise Forte, senior vice president for partnerships and engagement at The Education Trust, issued the following statement on the passage of the “Families First…
Building Bridges to Make Equity Accessible for Students with Learning Disabilities
February 17, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. John B. King Jr. provided opening keynote remarks at the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s annual conference. This year, the conference theme focused on “Making Equity Accessible.” Introduction – Building…
The Trump Administration, Once Again, Fails to Invest in the Critical Resources Needed to Boost Achievement of our Nation’s Students
February 10, 2020 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for Partnerships and Engagement for The Education Trust on Trump administration’s FY21 Budget Proposal WASHINGTON (February 10, 2019) – In yet another predictable…
Leaders Who Ignore Race in Higher Education Perpetuate Racial Injustice
January 15, 2020 by EdTrust Ed Trust Argues Only Race-Conscious Policies Can Fix Racism in Higher Education WASHINGTON – As we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., it’s a time to…