Topic: Advocacy

Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts

Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools

Joint comment on Indiana’s accountability regulations