Joint Letter to U.S. House and Senate Calling for Doubling of the Pell Grant
March 25, 2021 by EdTrust Dear Members of Congress: On behalf of nearly 1,200 organizations, including nearly 900 colleges and universities, we urge you to bring an affordable, high-quality college education within reach for all…
The Education Trust Letter to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Use of American Rescue Plan Act Funding
March 17, 2021 by Ary Amerikaner Secretary Miguel Cardona U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Cardona: Congratulations on your recent confirmation as the 12th United States Secretary of Education.…
Joint Letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on COVID-19 Handbook 2
March 15, 2021 by EdTrust Secretary Miguel Cardona U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Cardona: We, the undersigned organizations, commend the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for identifying…
The American Rescue Plan Act Gives Schools and Students the Relief They Need
March 10, 2021 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for partnerships and engagement at The Education Trust, on the American Rescue Plan Act: WASHINGTON (March 10, 2021) – “The American Rescue Plan…
Joint Letter to U.S. House & Senate Leadership Calling for Maintenance of Equity Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act
March 05, 2021 by EdTrust The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patty Murray…
Joint Letter to U.S. Department of Education and Domestic Policy Council on Equity Priorities for State of the Union and Budget Request
March 05, 2021 by EdTrust The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary US Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 The Honorable Susan Rice Director, Domestic Policy Council the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue…
Response From Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, Immigration Policy, Business, and Education Organizations to the U.S. Department of Education’s Updated Guidance on Key ESSA Provisions in 2020–21
February 23, 2021 by EdTrust “We are pleased to see that the U.S. Department of Education will not consider blanket waivers of the critical civil rights component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that…
Joint Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona Urging Rejection of Waivers to Annual State-Wide Assessment Requirements for the 2020-21 School Year
February 03, 2021 by EdTrust Dr. Miguel Cardona United States Secretary of Education Nominee Download the Full Letter Dear Dr. Cardona, On behalf of the undersigned civil rights, social justice, disability rights, and education advocacy…
Joint Letter from Civil Rights, Social Justice, Disability Rights, and Education Advocates Annual Assessments Are Imperative to Have Accurate Information
November 20, 2020 by EdTrust Ruth E. Ryder Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Education, OESE 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington D.C. 20202-6244 Download the Letter Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary Ryder, The undersigned civil rights,…