The Education Trust Commends House for Passing FUTURE Act, Calls on Senate to Follow Suit
September 18, 2019 by Denise Forte If signed into law, the FUTURE Act would ensure continued federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions WASHINGTON (September 17, 2019) – Today, Denise Forte senior vice…
Which States Make the Grade When It Comes to Enrolling and Graduating Latino College Students?
September 11, 2019 by EdTrust None of Them, According to New Ed Trust Research WASHINGTON (September 11, 2019) — When it comes to enrolling and graduating Latinos, public colleges and universities in most states are…
Trump Administration Props Up Predatory For-Profit Colleges at Expense of Students With “Borrower Defense to Repayment” Final Rule
August 30, 2019 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. Statement From Wil Del Pilar, Vice President for Higher Education, on the Trump Administration’s Borrower Defense to Repayment Final Rule Washington (August 30, 2019) – Today, Wil Del Pilar, vice…
Repealing Gainful Employment Is an Attack on Vulnerable Students
June 28, 2019 by Denise Forte Statement From Denise Forte, Senior Vice President for Partnership and Engagement, on the Trump Administration’s Repeal of Gainful Employment WASHINGTON (June 28, 2019) – Today, Denise Forte, senior vice president…
Social Mobility, Race, and Higher Education
June 21, 2019 by EdTrust How Colleges Can Drive Social Mobility for Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Families WASHINGTON – The TIAA Institute and The Education Trust will host a fast-paced, interactive event…
John B. King Jr. Testimony On FY 2020 Funding Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
May 31, 2019 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Written Testimony for the Record On behalf of John B. King Jr. President and CEO The Education Trust Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
Joint Letter to Congress from 20 Education Organizations Calling for Policies to Increase Teacher Diversity as Part of Higher Education Act Reauthorization
May 21, 2019 by EdTrust The Honorable Robert Scott Chairman House Education & Labor Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Lamar Alexander United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Virginia Foxx United States House…
Ed Trust Calls for Congress to Protect the Pell Grant Reserve
May 14, 2019 by EdTrust Statement from The Education Trust on the President’s Proposal to Use Pell Grant Dollars on Non-Educational Programs WASHINGTON (May 14, 2019) – “The Education Trust stands in opposition to the…
Joint Letter from 22 Advocacy Organizations to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Proposed Guidance on State and Local Report Cards Under ESSA
April 29, 2019 by EdTrust U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ATTN: Report Card Document 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 Download the Letter Dear Secretary DeVos, The Every Student…