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…
Washington State Leaders Must Increase Their Efforts and Investment in the Education of Underserved Students to Secure the State’s Economic Recovery
November 17, 2020 by EdTrust With systemic changes, educational leaders at the school, district, and state levels can take tangible steps to eliminate racial and class disparities in education and boost job growth and strengthen…
Equity-Focused “Free College” Movement Picks Up Steam
October 21, 2020 by EdTrust Several programs improve, one state gets it right, yet most college “promise” programs exclude too many of today’s students, according to new analysis from The Education Trust WASHINGTON – Before…
“It Is Plain Wrong to Cover up Meaningful Data on the Experiences of Black and Latino Students,” Says The Education Trust
October 15, 2020 by EdTrust WASHINGTON — Today Ary Amerikaner, vice president for P-12 policy, practice, and research for The Education Trust, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s release of the…
U.S. House Heroes Update Contains Essential Relief for Students and Schools
September 29, 2020 by Denise Forte Statement from Denise Forte, senior vice president for Partnership and Engagement, at The Education Trust, discussing the updated Heroes Act: WASHINGTON – “The updated Heroes Act would issue much needed relief to students,…
The Education Trust Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Expanding Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs
September 22, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate 317 Russell…
Joint Letter From Education and Civil Right Advocates to U.S. House and Senate Leadership Calling for Maintenance of Equity Requirement in any New COVID-19 Relief Package
September 02, 2020 by EdTrust The Honorable Bobby Scott Chairman House Education & Labor Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chairwoman House Labor-H Appropriations Subcommittee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman…
New Guide Pushes Leaders to Stop Criminalizing and Excluding Black, Latina, and Native Girls in Schools
August 20, 2020 by EdTrust With systemic changes, educational leaders at the school, district, and state levels can take real steps to eliminate deep racial and gender disparities in school discipline, according to a new…
The Education Trust Comments to U.S. Department of Education on Their Proposed Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
August 06, 2020 by Ary Amerikaner Office of the Chief Data Officer Attn: Stephanie Valentine U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Full Letter RE: Docket ID: ED-2019-ICCD-0119 Dear Ms. Valentine: Thank…