Navigating the Promise and Peril of AI for Students of Color
March 01, 2024 by Nathan Kriha The potential of AI to empower educators to support students more effectively is enticing, but it's imperative that the inequities and potential risks be understood and mitigated.
Breaking Down the Nation’s Math Scores
2023 NAEP math scores are in and it’s clear students of color were impacted by the pandemic.
Even Before the End of Affirmative Action, Latino Students Have Been Under-Represented at the Nation’s Most Select Colleges and Universities
February 28, 2024 by EdTrust New EdTrust report shows that very few Latino students are enrolled in private institutions.
Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
February 23, 2024 by EdTrust Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).
Amid Disparities in College Outcomes, EdTrust Urges ED to fix the “Broken System”
January 18, 2024 by Jessie Hernandez-Reyes I’m here to urge the Department to center the experiences and outcomes of students of color and students from low-income backgrounds throughout the rulemaking process.
Despite Showing Aptitude, Black, Latino, and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Are Denied Access to Advanced Math Courses
December 07, 2023 by EdTrust According to new research from EdTrust and Just Equations, high-performing Black, Latino, and students from low-income backgrounds aren’t given the same access as their more affluent or White peers, despite showing aptitude that they are ready for advanced math courses.
How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban
November 17, 2023 by Jaime Ramirez-Mendoza Here are some recommendations on how colleges can better support undocumented students in the wake of the affirmative action ban and remove barriers that often deter these students from obtaining a postsecondary degree.
How Education Creates a Pathway for Formerly Incarcerated People’s Reintegration
November 13, 2023 by Kareemah Hanifa When we think about collateral consequences of mass incarceration, what are your immediate thoughts? Imagine being incarcerated for 26 years and learning to navigate through having computer literacy, finding mentors,…
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,…