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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: https://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. https://bit.ly/3N8naWF

Denise Forte, CEO of The EdTrust, to Speak at Penn GSE 2026 Commencement Penn GSE is pleased to announce that Denise Forte, President and Chief Executive Officer of EdTrust, will serve as the Commencement speaker for the School's 2026 Comm

We’re proud to share that our CEO, @deniseedtrust.bsky.social , will serve as the 2026 commencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education! 🎓

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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: https://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: https://bit.ly/4aQLIwn

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: https://bit.ly/4aQLIwn

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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. https://youtube.com/shorts/Xc1hui3qKeo?feature=share

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A$AP Rocky, Substitute Teacher? A visit to a Harlem school shows the educational power of hip-hop.

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. https://edtru.st/402gE6z

What lesson from your HBCU still guides you today? YouTube video by The Education Trust

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. https://youtube.com/shorts/OapEx9N9HIo?si=AvICbC-WGfVU__H7

Shout out your favorite HBCU in the comments below⬇️

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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: https://edtru.st/4cOzaH5

What lesson or figure from Black History still inspires you today? YouTube video by The Education Trust

What lesson or figure from Black History still inspires you today? Hear from EdTrust's Editorial Director Letisha on how James Baldwin inspires her: https://youtube.com/shorts/7v5uqdeqsos?si=T0ScTpSVwLPHGhIv

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From Popsicles to Policy: Building Community-Wide Support for Youth Programming How organizations in Cleveland and Tulsa are bringing together programs, families, and local leaders to create lasting change for young people

The Wallace Foundation has published a new three-part blog series on out-of-school time (OST) programs, which provide safe spaces with caring adults and enriching activities that promote learning and well-being outside school hours. Learn More: https://edtru.st/47f8oEb

Black History Lessons YouTube video by The Education Trust

Hear from Carl Felton III, EdTrust's Policy Analyst what figure from black history that still inspires him today. Let us know which lessons still inspire you in the comments!⬇️
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Education Department's Expanded Transfers Threaten Stability for Students and Families Statement from Allison Socol, Vice-President of P-12 Policy

Check out this statement from Allison Socol, EdTrust's Vice-President of P-12 Policy on the Education Department’s Expanded Transfers Threaten Stability for Students and Families: https://edtru.st/478Dcq4

What lesson from your HBCU still guides you today? YouTube video by The Education Trust

Hear from Ciara, EdTrust's State Advocacy and Engagement Assistant Director on what she learned as an HBCU grad the still guides her today: https://youtube.com/shorts/0-95y5m917I?si=WPfDOsH8HYnNseQh

Are you an HBCU student or alumni? Drop your school in the comments ⬇️

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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Education for All-Tennessee Legislative Update. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In the 114th General Assembly, Tennessee lawmakers have filed two bills designed to challenge a constitutional and long-standing legal precedent that guarantees all children living in the United State...

Join us TODAY at 2:30 pm EST to learn more about the impact of these bills and how you can take action with Education for All-Tennessee: https://edtru.st/3ZO8hLN

Just in case you needed a reminder today💙

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Did you know? Lucy Terry is considered the earliest known African American poet. She gained lasting recognition for her 1746 poem, “Bars Fight”. T

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Third grader from Detroit accepted into Mensa, inspiring community and classmates A third grader from Detroit is proving that big brains can come in small packages.

A third grader from Detroit is proving that big brains can come in small packages.

Myles Dantzler was recently accepted into Mensa, the prestigious high-IQ society, an achievement that has made his parents and community proud.

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Lincoln University has produced many notable alumni, including civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall, and Harlem Renaissance poet and activist Langston Hughes, to name a few.

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A high-impact leadership opportunity is now available in the EdTrust-New York office. This dynamic role leads internal operations and strategy development and execution for the New York team.

Learn more and apply at: https://edtru.st/4kN1njx

Amid all the chaos and upheaval for federal higher education policy, the Pell Grant program is running out of money.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4rhKqQK

Today we honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and champion for educational equity.

Join our EdTrust-West Team as our next Deputy Director for External Affairs!

Are you a seasoned, collaborative leader who thrives on leading campaigns to turn policy research and data into actionable policy wins? Learn more & apply: https://edtru.st/4qwF5DX

This week, EdTrust’s Augustus Mays joined policymakers and advocates for a timely roundtable on what dismantling the U.S. Department of Education means for students, families, and schools nationwide. Missed it? Catch the full replay: https://edtru.st/4riAC9l

Opinion | The youth literacy crisis is a threat to the nation's foundation - Bridge Michigan Literacy achievements come about through a fierce commitment to evidence-based practices and hard work by teachers, students, and families. They are proof that all students can read when they are afforded the proper resources.

In this new op-ed, EdTrust CEO Denise Forte Z7 EdTrust-Midwest's Jennifer Mrozowski break down what declining reading skills really mean for students and how Michigan is tackling this challenge.

Click the link to read their full perspective: https://edtru.st/4kvakhc

Join us today at 3:00pm ET for a timely conversation as Augustus Mays, EdTrust’s VP of Partnerships & Engagement joins an education roundtable to discuss what’s at stake for our nation’s students. https://edtru.st/3O0Hb1w

Education Department doubles down on anti-DEI efforts The agency said it would continue to target DEI programs “with or without” a policy letter that set its interpretation of Title VI but was blocked in court.

EdTrust is calling on school and district leaders to move forward with programs that focus on student safety, belonging and opportunity, and to use evidence-based culturally responsive practices that have been shown to work, while documenting compliance with Title VI. https://edtru.st/4aFymCW

When you strip education from federal protection, you get 50 versions of what a child is worth, set by 50 governors with 50 agendas.

Check out the full article: https://bit.ly/4rHQPV1