Topic: P-12

Why We Need the Department of Education

article-cropped October 29, 2024 by Reid Setzer

Here are several reasons why eliminating the Department of Education is a foolish and destructive idea.

EdTrust Launches First Comprehensive Digital Tool to Evaluate Social-Emotional Learning Assessments

newspaper October 24, 2024 by EdTrust

Education leaders need high-quality, equity-focused assessments to ensure adequate support for students’ well-being.

Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) Assessments: A Framework for State and District Leaders

files October 24, 2024 by Haley Steed, Manny Zapata, Nancy Duchesneau

Schools should use assessments to measure whether they are meeting students’ social and emotional development needs

How Master Schedules Can Increase Equity in Advanced Courses

article-cropped October 14, 2024 by Maria Maria Castillo

Master schedules are an important part in ensuring equity in advanced coursework; however, many leaders overlook the impact of master schedules.

Empowering Educators: The Key to Education Equity

article-cropped October 10, 2024 by Zaria Ealy

Educators play a crucial role in the lives of students and serve as essential advocates in the fight for Education Equity.

Joint Comment Re: School Improvement Guidance

October 08, 2024 by EdTrust

We submit these recommendations as a collaboration of national organizations seeking to advance shared education equity priorities through federal, state, and local policy advocacy.

EdTrust and All4ED Comment Re: School Improvement Guidance

October 08, 2024 by EdTrust

All4Ed and EdTrust respond to the U.S. Department of Education’s request for public comments on its draft non-regulatory guidance, School Improvement and Related Provisions under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).

Advanced Coursework Resources

October 01, 2024 by EdTrust

As states and districts consider the best ways to expand access to advanced coursework, they may consider these resources.

EdTrust Unveils 2024 Transition Memo Outlining Urgent Policy Priorities for Equitable Education

newspaper September 30, 2024 by EdTrust

EdTrust announces the release of its 2024 Transition Memo, a comprehensive policy guide designed to inform, inspire, and spur action at the federal level by Congress and the executive branch.