EdTrust

This isn’t reform, it’s a rollback of protections for students who need them most. Dismantling the Department of Education puts equity, access, and civil rights at risk. Read what’s at stake: bit.ly/4rJ3sPq

Only 30% of 8th graders are reading at grade level. That’s not just a stat, it’s a barrier to opportunity. The Science of Reading Act of 2026 is a bipartisan step toward change, building momentum for evidence-based literacy that works. Read more: edtru.st/4cOpsoj

Join us for "Embracing the Science of Reading: How Leaders Across the Nation Are Advancing Student Outcomes". We'll hear from national leaders who made literacy reform happen & parents who turned their personal heartbreak into a national movement. bit.ly/3PsEK8t

Each year, billions in college financial aid goes unclaimed not because students don’t qualify, but because the FAFSA never gets completed. Our new research shows how universal FAFSA policies can open doors for thousands of students. edtru.st/4usMuHP

ACT NOW: Join us in calling on Congress to include enforceable language to keep ICE out of schools in the DHS budget deal & restore protections previously stripped away by the Trump Administration. 🔗 secure.ngpvan.com/UOAkenNHsUCTZx…

30 years. Countless milestones. One unwavering mission. Explore our 30th anniversary timeline to see the moments that shaped our movement, policy wins, & the impact driving change for students nationwide. Walk through the journey: edtrust.org/about/timeline/

Join us today at 11 a.m. ET, EdTrust’s vice president of policy, practice, & research, Allison Socol, Ph.D., will be speaking at Senator Mazie Hirono’s (D-HI) press conference on the one-year anniversary of the Department of Education’s reduction in force. bit.ly/3N8naWF

📢The D.C. Policy Center is excited to announce the upcoming release of their flagship State of D.C. Schools report on March 11th @ 9:30am at the MLK Library. The event will feature an overview of the report and an expert panel discussion. Register here 🔗 edtru.st/4srLLVt

We’re proud to share that our CEO, @Denise_EdTrust , will serve as the 2026 commencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education! 🎓 Read More: bit.ly/46MQuJ0

For more than 7 million students each year, Pell Grants help make college possible. But as college costs rise, many students say the grant no longer covers enough to meet their needs. Learn why Pell Grants remain a critical lifeline for students: edtru.st/47tapwC

Students want the truth about our past, the triumphs, the struggles, and the movements that shaped the nation we live in today. Read more from 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell on why honest history matters for students: bit.ly/4aQLIwn

📢The D.C. Policy Center is excited to announce the upcoming release of their flagship State of D.C. Schools report on March 11th @ 9:30am at the MLK Library. The event will feature an overview of the report and an expert panel discussion. Register here 🔗 edtru.st/4srLLVt

What does it really mean to teach patriotism in our classrooms? In this new blog, 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell shares why teaching honest, complete history matters. Read more: bit.ly/4aQLIwn

📢The D.C. Policy Center is excited to announce the upcoming release of their flagship State of D.C. Schools report on March 11th @ 9:30am at the MLK Library. The event will feature an overview of the report and an expert panel discussion. Register here 🔗 edtru.st/4srLLVt

What lesson or figure from Black History still inspires you today? Hear from EdTrust's Digital Comms Manager Brittany on how Madam CJ Walker inspires her. youtube.com/shorts/Xc1hui3… #BlackHistoryMonth # BlackHistorylessons

Last week, Rocky pulled up to P.S. 125, The Ralph Bunche School in the Harlem neighborhood where he grew up for an episode of “Celebrity Substitute,” a YouTube series in which celebs step into New York City’s public school classrooms for a day. edtru.st/402gE6z

What lesson from your HBCU still guides you today? Hear from EdTrust's National & State Partnerships Senior Director Lynn on lessons she learned at Spelman College. youtube.com/shorts/OapEx9N… Shout out your favorite HBCU in the comments below⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth

EdTrust's Eric Duncan, argued Congress holds the power to bolster the Black male educator through a multitude of levers that would incentivize them to stay in the profession. Read More: edtru.st/4cOzaH5

What lesson or figure from Black History still inspires you today? Hear from EdTrust's Editorial Director Letisha on how James Baldwin inspires her: youtube.com/shorts/7v5uqde… #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistorylessons

Congratulation to EdTrust's own Eric Duncan for being quoted in the piece. Eric highlights the pivotal role Congress can play in supporting Black male educators by maintaining and expanding funding for teacher pipeline program.