NAEP Results Make it Clear: States Must Have Transparent College and Career Readiness Data
November 19, 2020 by Sarah Mehrotra, Jonathan Davis In October, the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) 2019 12th grade reading and math scores were released and with them came an early warning signal for how schools prepare students for college and careers. The…
Many Students Across the Country Attend Schools Without a Single Teacher of Color
November 19, 2020 by EdTrust New tool by Ed Trust examines data, assesses state policies and practices on teacher diversity WASHINGTON (November 19, 2020) — Despite widespread calls from advocates across the country for increasing…
Joint Testimony from Education Advocates to Texas Senate Education Committee Hearing on Teacher Workforce Interim Charges
October 13, 2020 by EdTrust To: Chairman Larry Taylor CC: Vice Chair Eddie Lucio, Jr., Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Sen. Donna Campbell, Sen. Pat Fallon, Sen. Bob Hall, Sen. Bryan Hughes, Sen. Angela Paxton, Sen. Beverly…
Why I Teach Where I Teach: To Continue the Latino Legacy
September 15, 2020 by Irene Sanchez “Do you want to watch history? Or do you want to make history?” This is a question that the former leader of the 1968 Azusa High School walkouts, Victor Gonzalez,…
Joint Letter to Texas House Higher Education Committee Calling for Additional Action to Diversify the Teacher Workforce
September 08, 2020 by Jonathan Feinstein TO: Chairman Chris Turner CC: Rep. Lynn Stucky, Rep. Lorraine Birabil, Rep. Angie Chen Button, Rep. John Frullo, Rep. Donna Howard, Rep. Leo Pacheco, Rep. Matt Schaefer, Rep. John T.…
Civil Rights, Education and Immigration Organizations Urge Assessments to Support Student Success
September 03, 2020 by EdTrust We cannot address gaps we cannot see WASHINGTON (September 3, 2020) – “As representatives of civil rights, education, and immigration policy organizations, we agree with today’s decision by the U.S.…
VIDEO: Stop Criminalizing and Excluding Black, Latina, and Native Girls in Schools
August 20, 2020 by EdTrust Girls of color are excluded from school for subjective offenses, missing out on critical class time and opportunities to learn
Advanced Coursework Equity Act is a Big Opportunity for Students of Color to Access Advanced Courses
August 13, 2020 by Courtney Bollig, Kayla Patrick Our national attention span is currently functioning like a TV that switches between several anxiety-inducing channels. On one channel: Schools are struggling to make the right decisions about reopening. Click:…