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🔴 LIVE TODAY 3:30 PM ET Alejandra Vázquez, EdTrust’s director of immigrant student policy, joins Chuck Rocha on The Rocha Revolution to discuss supporting students from undocumented families. 🎥 Watch live: @chuckrocha" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@chuckrocha

Student loan changes are here. Are you ready? Join Young Invincibles + EdTrust: 📅 July 30 | 7PM ET We’re covering: • SAVE Plan updates • Repayment changes • Grad loan limits • Pell + PSLF updates 🔗 Register: edtru.st/3RXLZXH

Soon, the Dept of Ed will publish its proposed rule on accreditation. These changes weaken accountability, erode academic freedom & expand political influence over higher ed. Stay tuned for updates. Meanwhile, read our brief to learn more edtru.st/4yBIgzl

The new graduate loan caps ignore disability-related costs, forcing many students to choose between grad school, private debt, and meeting basic needs. Our new blog post features interviews w/ college students w/ disabilities. edtrust.org/blog/how-gradu…

REMINDER: SVP Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. will testify at a House Ed & Workforce Committee briefing, “Education in the Crosshairs, Part III: What Dismantling the Dept of Education Means for Students,” TODAY, 7/22 at 2:45pm. Live stream here: youtube.com/live/eQHjfbclX…

SVP Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. will testify at a House Ed & Workforce Committee briefing, “Education in the Crosshairs, Part III: What Dismantling the Dept of Education Means for Students,” Wed, 7/22 at 2:30pm. Watch the Live stream here: youtube.com/live/eQHjfbclX…

Too many Black and Latino students are shut out of the advanced classes that lead to long-term success. EdTrust is proud to once again endorse the Advanced Coursework Equity Act. bit.ly/4ptSq10

30 years of advocacy. One unwavering mission. EdTrust president & CEO Denise Forte’s reflect on our legacy of advancing education equity and the work ahead to ensure every student can thrive. Watch: youtu.be/W37P40dYsNc #EdTrust30 #EducationEquity

EdTrust and 92 organizations oppose the package of legislation that would allow the Trump administration’s illegal dismantling of the Department of Ed to happen. Read the full statement: edtru.st/44vwhpl #ProtectPublicEducation

Raben’s BLACKStrategies group is hosting a lunch discussion on the future of education & Black political power, w/ advocates, & policy leaders, at this critical moment. EdTrust president & CEO Denise Forte will be part of this discussion. RSVP: edtru.st/4phsju1

New report by @WallaceFdn documents the dramatic growth of APs over the past 3 decades and provides rare insights on their day-to-day roles, whether they get the on-the-job learning opportunities they need to rise in the ranks, and how they are assigned. bit.ly/4vAJrxf

Keep public money in public schools! Voucher programs drain resources from public schools and harm Black & Latino students, students from low-income backgrounds, & those with disabilities. Learn more: edtrust.org/vouchers #vouchers

The test of any education policy is simple: Who does it serve? Who does it leave behind? Govs should ask these Qs before opting into the new Federal #Voucher Tax Credit. Put students first & opt out! Learn more: EdTrust.org/vouchers

SVP Wil Del Pilar told The Los Angeles Times: "Folks who earn graduate degrees earn higher levels of income.... If lower-income households can't afford to attend, you are creating limits on who people can be.” latimes.com/california/sto…

America’s story is still being written. This Independence Day, we celebrate opportunity and the power of education. At EdTrust, we believe in a Nation of Promise: every student can read, every learner has pathways, every community thrives. Happy Fourth of July.

Don't turn out the lights on student achievement. Families deserve honest info about how schools serve their students; states can innovate without sacrificing transparency. Learn more: ESSAWaiverWatch.org #StudentAchievement #ESSA #Accountability

Data shines a light on opportunity gaps. When that data is delayed, it's harder to know where students need support—and where schools must do better. Proud to see EdTrust President & CEO @Denise_EdTrust in @NPR. edtru.st/4eW6LhE

SAVE is ending. Starting July 1, borrowers enrolled in SAVE have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan, or they'll be placed in a standard plan with higher monthly payments. Watch for official notices from your servicer.[upi.com] #StudentLoans #HigherEd #SAVEPlan

June 29th marks three years since the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard SCOTUS ruling that banned affirmative action. Black student enrollment is dropping at many selective colleges. Wil Del Pilar breaks down the impact: bit.ly/4ovg9xu

As we celebrate 30 years of EdTrust, we’re also thinking about the future. Watch the video to hear their hopes for the future and what inspires them about the work ahead. youtu.be/f2U-R-SwU8g