Statement From John B. King Jr., President and CEO of The Education Trust, on the Department of Education’s Announcement to Delay Parts of Gainful Employment
June 30, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON — Today, John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, issued this statement on the announcement that the U.S. Department of Education intends to delay the…
Statement from Lillian M. Lowery, Vice President for P-12 Policy and Practice, on the Passing of Commissioner Mitchell Chester
June 27, 2017 by Lillian M. Lowery WASHINGTON – “The nation loses an extraordinary educator and a good and caring human being with the passing of Commissioner Mitchell Chester. Our nation’s children could have no more powerful…
The U.S. Department Of Education Abdicates Its Responsibility To Protect Students And Taxpayers
June 14, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Statement from John B. King Jr., president and CEO of The Education Trust, on the department’s announcement on the borrower defense and gainful employment regulations WASHINGTON (06/14/17) – Today, John…
If Budgets Are Statements of Values, This Administration Doesn’t Value American Students
May 23, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Statement of John B. King Jr., President and CEO of The Education Trust, on the President’s FY18 Budget Request WASHINGTON (05/23/17) – “The Trump administration’s budget request is an assault…
Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Protect and Strengthen the Pell Grant Program
May 17, 2017 by EdTrust The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen Chairman House Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman Senate Labor-H Approp.…
Statement From The Education Trust on the Committee Markup of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
May 17, 2017 by EdTrust WASHINGTON (05/17/17) – “The Education Trust applauds the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for advancing a bipartisan bill — the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st…
Statement From The Education Trust on the FY17 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
May 01, 2017 by EdTrust “Congress took an important step forward for equity in the FY17 omnibus appropriations bill by restoring year-round Pell Grants. “Providing year-round Pell Grants — a policy with bipartisan support that…
Statement From John B. King, CEO and President of The Education Trust on Trump’s “Skinny” Budget
March 16, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. WASHINGTON (03/16/17) – Today, John B. King, CEO and President of The Education Trust issued this statement on the release of the Trump administration’s “skinny” budget. “On the campaign trail…
Statement From The Education Trust on the Overturning of ESSA Accountability Regulations in the U.S. Senate
March 09, 2017 by EdTrust WASHINGTON (03/09/17) – Today, The Education Trust issued this statement following the U.S. Senate’s vote to overturn the regulations on the accountability, state plan, and public reporting provisions in the…