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Indiana’s request to the U.S. Department of Education to waive restrictions on the money goes beyond Iowa’s, said Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Assistant Director of P12 Policy at The Education Trust.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Indiana’s request to the U.S. Department of Education to waive restrictions on the money goes beyond Iowa’s, said Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Assistant Director of P12 Policy at The Education Trust.
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4pSaO2Y
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/4pSaO2Y
Join Us in Protecting the U.S. Department of Education!
We invite you to sign this letter in support of public education; by signing, you join supporters of in urging elected officials to safeguard the federal supports that millions of students rely on.
https://edtru.st/4sopQ2j
We invite you to sign this letter in support of public education; by signing, you join supporters of in urging elected officials to safeguard the federal supports that millions of students rely on.
https://edtru.st/4sopQ2j
Join Us in Protecting the U.S. Department of Education
The Trump administration is illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED) by transferring its programs and responsibilities to agencies with no expertise in education. This creates chaos...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Join Us in Protecting the U.S. Department of Education!
We invite you to sign this letter in support of public education; by signing, you join supporters of in urging elected officials to safeguard the federal supports that millions of students rely on.
https://edtru.st/4sopQ2j
We invite you to sign this letter in support of public education; by signing, you join supporters of in urging elected officials to safeguard the federal supports that millions of students rely on.
https://edtru.st/4sopQ2j
Watch as EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte shares how today’s policy choices are widening inequities and what we must demand instead: opportunity, affordability, and a future that works for all students: https://youtube.com/shorts/bv7F9diPKX8?si=BuIYhrTSdYH7mxP7
CEO Conversations: Addressing the Affordability Crisis
YouTube video by The Education Trust
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December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Watch as EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte shares how today’s policy choices are widening inequities and what we must demand instead: opportunity, affordability, and a future that works for all students: https://youtube.com/shorts/bv7F9diPKX8?si=BuIYhrTSdYH7mxP7
The U.S. Department of Education wrapped week one of rulemaking on the new Workforce Pell Grant, to help students use Pell Grants for short-term workforce programs but key concerns still stand.
Check out the full brief to find out what's next: https://bit.ly/4p1Z4tu
Check out the full brief to find out what's next: https://bit.ly/4p1Z4tu
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The U.S. Department of Education wrapped week one of rulemaking on the new Workforce Pell Grant, to help students use Pell Grants for short-term workforce programs but key concerns still stand.
Check out the full brief to find out what's next: https://bit.ly/4p1Z4tu
Check out the full brief to find out what's next: https://bit.ly/4p1Z4tu
EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte joined the panel at U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono’s spotlight forum to discuss the Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/7EZ6hyqOZ5Y?si=vaUxrZsClgeRK1rz
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/7EZ6hyqOZ5Y?si=vaUxrZsClgeRK1rz
December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte joined the panel at U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono’s spotlight forum to discuss the Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/7EZ6hyqOZ5Y?si=vaUxrZsClgeRK1rz
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/7EZ6hyqOZ5Y?si=vaUxrZsClgeRK1rz
EdTrust-MA's new brief, "The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes," examines the current state of K-12 math education in Massachusetts and highlights two foundational pillars of effective instruction. Explore the full brief here: bit.ly/48EpmNx
The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes
This research brief illuminates two foundational pillars of effective math education in Massachusetts: the adoption and implementation of high-quality math curricula, and the availability of educators capable of delivering rigorous and engaging math ins...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
EdTrust-MA's new brief, "The State of Math Instruction: Equity, Access, and Outcomes," examines the current state of K-12 math education in Massachusetts and highlights two foundational pillars of effective instruction. Explore the full brief here: bit.ly/48EpmNx
Tomorrow at 2:30pm, EdTrust's President & CEO, @deniseedtrust.bsky.social will be a featured panelist at a forum hosted by @hirono.senate.gov on the harmful impacts of the Trump Admin’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of ED.
Access the live stream: https://edtru.st/4qaaw7k
Access the live stream: https://edtru.st/4qaaw7k
December 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tomorrow at 2:30pm, EdTrust's President & CEO, @deniseedtrust.bsky.social will be a featured panelist at a forum hosted by @hirono.senate.gov on the harmful impacts of the Trump Admin’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of ED.
Access the live stream: https://edtru.st/4qaaw7k
Access the live stream: https://edtru.st/4qaaw7k
TRIO isn't optional it's necessary.
EdTrust–LA’s Keiara Skipper and Dr. Simon, two champions for equity and access share their TRIO experiences and the meaningful connection they’ve built through the program: https://youtu.be/DItir5_Om6E
#TRIOWorks #EquitylnAction
EdTrust–LA’s Keiara Skipper and Dr. Simon, two champions for equity and access share their TRIO experiences and the meaningful connection they’ve built through the program: https://youtu.be/DItir5_Om6E
#TRIOWorks #EquitylnAction
How TRIO Opens Doors: Two Leaders Share Their Journey
YouTube video by The Education Trust
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December 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
TRIO isn't optional it's necessary.
EdTrust–LA’s Keiara Skipper and Dr. Simon, two champions for equity and access share their TRIO experiences and the meaningful connection they’ve built through the program: https://youtu.be/DItir5_Om6E
#TRIOWorks #EquitylnAction
EdTrust–LA’s Keiara Skipper and Dr. Simon, two champions for equity and access share their TRIO experiences and the meaningful connection they’ve built through the program: https://youtu.be/DItir5_Om6E
#TRIOWorks #EquitylnAction
The report, How Large and Small Districts Develop Their Principals, offers insights for policymakers tackling school leadership shortages.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oViY9A
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oViY9A
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The report, How Large and Small Districts Develop Their Principals, offers insights for policymakers tackling school leadership shortages.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oViY9A
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oViY9A
Tomorrow, we're bundling up to tune into: An ESSA Christmas Carol: The Law’s Past, Present, & Future! ☃️ Ready to join All4Ed & EdTrust for a conversation with former Hill & Obama administration staff and education advocates who shaped the law? RSVP: https://bit.ly/48DXc3Y
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Tomorrow, we're bundling up to tune into: An ESSA Christmas Carol: The Law’s Past, Present, & Future! ☃️ Ready to join All4Ed & EdTrust for a conversation with former Hill & Obama administration staff and education advocates who shaped the law? RSVP: https://bit.ly/48DXc3Y
States are seeking to roll back federal rules on assessments, accountability, and federal funding that promote equity in K-12 schools. Learn more and find out how to help maintain these protections at ESSAWaiverWatch.org. @All4Ed @NationalParents @EdTrust
ESSA Waiver Watch | Monitoring Equity Implications
Track state ESSA waiver requests and their equity implications. Resources, advocacy tools, and analysis of waivers affecting federal education funding and student protections.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
States are seeking to roll back federal rules on assessments, accountability, and federal funding that promote equity in K-12 schools. Learn more and find out how to help maintain these protections at ESSAWaiverWatch.org. @All4Ed @NationalParents @EdTrust
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
Read the full blog: https://edtru.st/3Kn7aPi
Read the full blog: https://edtru.st/3Kn7aPi
ESSA at 10: The Law was Never About Perfection. It was About Protection for Students
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn't perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
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December 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) turns 10. While the law isn’t perfect, it strikes a balance of what the country needs: federal oversight of education
Read the full blog: https://edtru.st/3Kn7aPi
Read the full blog: https://edtru.st/3Kn7aPi
“When we don’t have this fiscal accountability and transparency for these massive voucher programs that are ballooning every year, it’s a real problem,” said Qubilah Huddleston, the equitable school funding lead at EdTrust.
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3Y1pvVj
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3Y1pvVj
How Florida lost track of 30,000 students, a ‘cautionary tale’ for vouchers
The state’s auditor general found “a myriad of accountability problems” in the nation’s largest voucher program.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“When we don’t have this fiscal accountability and transparency for these massive voucher programs that are ballooning every year, it’s a real problem,” said Qubilah Huddleston, the equitable school funding lead at EdTrust.
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3Y1pvVj
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3Y1pvVj
Inauguration Day was a time of hope for the MAGA faithful who watched President Donald Trump take his second oath of office in the Capitol rotunda. But less than a mile away, at the Department of Education, fear and uncertainty reigned. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aipZxF
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Inauguration Day was a time of hope for the MAGA faithful who watched President Donald Trump take his second oath of office in the Capitol rotunda. But less than a mile away, at the Department of Education, fear and uncertainty reigned. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aipZxF
Three out of six of Chicago’s Head Start grantees have yet to hear from the federal government if their grant has been renewed for next year.
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3XBhGoT
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3XBhGoT
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Three out of six of Chicago’s Head Start grantees have yet to hear from the federal government if their grant has been renewed for next year.
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3XBhGoT
Read the full article: https://edtru.st/3XBhGoT
Almost 2/3 of registered voters say that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost, according to a new NBC News poll, a dramatic decline over the last decade.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rxEZO5
Source: @nbcnews.com
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rxEZO5
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Poll: In a dramatic shift, Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost
The latest NBC News poll shows two-thirds of registered voters down on the value proposition of a degree. A majority said degrees were worth the cost a dozen years ago.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Almost 2/3 of registered voters say that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost, according to a new NBC News poll, a dramatic decline over the last decade.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rxEZO5
Source: @nbcnews.com
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rxEZO5
Source: @nbcnews.com
In the latest chapter of the #GreatAmericanHeist, the coordinated effort to strip resources from students funnel them upward to the wealthy, the Trump admin has now set its sights on one of the most vulnerable groups in higher education: student-parents. https://bit.ly/4pIYiCo
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In the latest chapter of the #GreatAmericanHeist, the coordinated effort to strip resources from students funnel them upward to the wealthy, the Trump admin has now set its sights on one of the most vulnerable groups in higher education: student-parents. https://bit.ly/4pIYiCo
Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4pK6RN9
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4pK6RN9
Chronic absenteeism is reshaping district priorities nationwide and mental health is a central driver. Join us to discuss evidence-based strategies to address school avoidance and improve student attendance. Register: https://edtru.st/4rw9xzO
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Chronic absenteeism is reshaping district priorities nationwide and mental health is a central driver. Join us to discuss evidence-based strategies to address school avoidance and improve student attendance. Register: https://edtru.st/4rw9xzO
EdTrust is #Hiring! Join our incredible EdTrust-West Team as our next Deputy Director for External Affairs!
Are you a collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns that positively influence public policy? Then this role is for YOU.
Learn more: https://edtru.st/48g6gNE
Are you a collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns that positively influence public policy? Then this role is for YOU.
Learn more: https://edtru.st/48g6gNE
Recruitment
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December 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
EdTrust is #Hiring! Join our incredible EdTrust-West Team as our next Deputy Director for External Affairs!
Are you a collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns that positively influence public policy? Then this role is for YOU.
Learn more: https://edtru.st/48g6gNE
Are you a collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns that positively influence public policy? Then this role is for YOU.
Learn more: https://edtru.st/48g6gNE
This Giving Tuesday, you can help us build an equitable future for P–12 & college students.
Equity means:
✨ Schools that uplift students
✨ Fair, well-resourced public schools
✨ Expanded opportunities for underserved students
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rPqOEv
#EdTrust30
Equity means:
✨ Schools that uplift students
✨ Fair, well-resourced public schools
✨ Expanded opportunities for underserved students
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rPqOEv
#EdTrust30
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This Giving Tuesday, you can help us build an equitable future for P–12 & college students.
Equity means:
✨ Schools that uplift students
✨ Fair, well-resourced public schools
✨ Expanded opportunities for underserved students
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rPqOEv
#EdTrust30
Equity means:
✨ Schools that uplift students
✨ Fair, well-resourced public schools
✨ Expanded opportunities for underserved students
Donate: https://bit.ly/4rPqOEv
#EdTrust30
Today marks the 50th anniversary of what’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). IDEA opened the doors. Now we must keep widening them.
November 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of what’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). IDEA opened the doors. Now we must keep widening them.
50 years after IDEA, Black students with disabilities are still punished more than supported.
They’re just 2% of enrollment but make up 6% of in-school and 9% of out-of-school suspensions. And 64% face exclusionary discipline compared to 24% of white students with disabilities.
They’re just 2% of enrollment but make up 6% of in-school and 9% of out-of-school suspensions. And 64% face exclusionary discipline compared to 24% of white students with disabilities.
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
50 years after IDEA, Black students with disabilities are still punished more than supported.
They’re just 2% of enrollment but make up 6% of in-school and 9% of out-of-school suspensions. And 64% face exclusionary discipline compared to 24% of white students with disabilities.
They’re just 2% of enrollment but make up 6% of in-school and 9% of out-of-school suspensions. And 64% face exclusionary discipline compared to 24% of white students with disabilities.
50 years after IDEA, too many students with disabilities are still being left behind.
The promise of IDEA isn’t being fully met. It’s time to deliver the resources and support every student deserves.
#IDEA50
The promise of IDEA isn’t being fully met. It’s time to deliver the resources and support every student deserves.
#IDEA50
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
50 years after IDEA, too many students with disabilities are still being left behind.
The promise of IDEA isn’t being fully met. It’s time to deliver the resources and support every student deserves.
#IDEA50
The promise of IDEA isn’t being fully met. It’s time to deliver the resources and support every student deserves.
#IDEA50
Education is under an unprecedented attack. As we approach our 30th anniversary, our resolve to advocate for all students has never been stronger. Your support strengthens EdTrust’s efforts to fight against harmful policies. Donate today #EdTrust30 https://bit.ly/48ggb4w
Donate to 30 Years of Advancing Student Excellence
Support EdTrust’s vision for education equity! Help us dismantle the racial & economic barriers embedded in the US education system so all students thrive.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Education is under an unprecedented attack. As we approach our 30th anniversary, our resolve to advocate for all students has never been stronger. Your support strengthens EdTrust’s efforts to fight against harmful policies. Donate today #EdTrust30 https://bit.ly/48ggb4w