Understanding Equality and Equity
November 07, 2023 by Gabriela Montell Equality is a worthy ideal, but it presupposes that all people are afforded the same access, resources, and opportunities to succeed. Sadly, that’s never been the case in the U.S. Despite…
Could the Emerging Use of A.I. in Schools be the Next Digital Divide?
November 03, 2023 by Letisha Marrero The development of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is emerging at lightning speed — so much so that the Biden administration just issued its first ever A.I. executive order regarding safety, labor,…
Cultivating a Supportive and Inclusive School Environment
September 12, 2023 by Denise Forte With the back-to-school season underway across the country, now is the time for our community of advocates for education equity to join together and support students, parents, teachers, and faculty…
A School Community That Engages Together, Stays Together
August 31, 2023 by Augustus Mays As every summer fades, the anticipation of a fresh academic year rises for educators, students, and their families across the country. In certain states in the south, the school bells…
What Advocates Should Know About the ESSER Fiscal Cliff
August 28, 2023 by Everton Blair Did you know that the federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) stimulus funds for public K-12 schools are running out soon? The deadline for spending down the funds…
Running Out of Time: ESSER Spending Deadline Looms and Fiscal Cliffs Approach
August 22, 2023 by EdTrust CONTACT: Nicolle H. Grayson ngrayson@national.edtruststag.org 202-293-1217 New Ed Trust brief on how school emergency relief fund investments can have long-term, positive outcomes for underserved students. WASHINGTON — Time is running out…
Refocusing on Resource Equity Provisions in ESSA Can Spur School Improvement Efforts
July 31, 2023 by Nicholas Munyan-Penney As our advocate partners know well, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are significantly more likely to attend schools with fewer resources than their White, more affluent peers.…
Building a Network for Educational Equity: Uniting Practices, Perspectives, and Power
July 26, 2023 by Morgan Scribner, Nicole Williams The current political climate in the United States education system is highly polarized, with several contentious issues, including so-called critical race theory, gender identity and sexual orientation, discipline policies, and…
Who Are Your Influencers? Ed Trust’s Guides Help Advocates Identify Decisionmakers
July 19, 2023 by Shayna Levitan This summer, education advocates across the country are busy developing, refining, and sustaining their priorities for the next school year. Foundational to steering these efforts in an impactful direction is…