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EdTrust Applauds the Senators’ Pushback Against the Great American Heist Bipartisan education funding bill rejects Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Statement from
@deniseedtrust.bsky.social on the bipartisan education funding bill that rejects trump’s plan to dismantle public education. EdTrust applauds the senators’ pushback against the #GreatAmericanHeist.

Read the full statement: edtru.st/3HiAiW2

What the Department of Education Is Really For | Augustus Mays Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

EdTrust's VP of Partnerships & Engagement @augustusedtrust.bsky.social recently had the opportunity to join Marlon Morgan on the This Helps Podcast for a conversation on equity, opportunity, & the systems that impact young people across this country.

Watch Now: edtru.st/4feM9RE

Report: ‘A Mixed Picture’ in Pandemic Recovery for American Children Students of color continue to fare worse than national average in several well-being indicators, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Nicholas Munyan-Penney, assistant director of P-12 policy at EdTrust, spoke with @the74.bsky.social on Pandemic Recovery for American Children

Check out the full article: edtru.st/3H0wTv7

As student loan interest restart for millions under SAVE plan, leaving some borrowers ‘crushed’ | CNN Politics Andrea Murzello has a doctorate in pharmacy and a stable job at a nonprofit. But she says she can’t afford to grow her family — not under the Trump administration’s latest student loan policy shift.

EdTrust in the News: As student loan interest restarts for SAVE plan borrowers, some are feeling ‘crushed’

Roxanne Garza, Director of Higher Education Policy at EdTrust spoke with CNN on these upcoming changes.

Read the full article: edtru.st/3JcVnSn

Social Justice in Mathematics Too often, mathematics classrooms are governed by rigid, Eurocentric practices that overwhelm students

💡Too often, mathematics classrooms are governed by rigid, Eurocentric practices that overwhelm students. Read more in our new blog post: edtru.st/44T4QqC

We’re working to build a future where every student, no matter their zip code, has access to quality education. This is our vision. This is our movement.

To learn more about the #GreatAmericanHeist visit edtrust.org

Exclusive: Majority-Black Schools See Some Gains, But Recovery Not ‘Fast Enough’ The latest math and reading results from i-Ready show student performance remains flat five years after COVID.

Exclusive: Majority-Black schools see some gains, but recovery not 'fast enough'

An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students

📉Reading scores are falling. States are changing how they teach reading, but the job is not done. Literacy is a civil right & EdTrust has conceived 6 #literacy principles to make sure every student can become a skilled reader. Read the new guide below: edtru.st/3H8PHIr

This quote is from EdTrust's President & CEO Denise Forte's powerful testimony before Senator Hirono & the Senate Democratic Cacus exposing the indefensible attacks on Public Education. 🚨 This isn’t just policy, it’s the #GreatAmericanHeist & EdTrust is here to ring the alarm.

Robbing Our Students’ Futures: The Indefensible Attacks on Public Education We call on Congress to act with bipartisan spirit and authority to end the Great American Heist and to force the administration to fund fully public education

Today, our President & CEO @deniseedtrust.bsky.social testified before @hirono.senate.gov & the Senate Democratic Caucus on the effects of the #GreatAmericanHeist on students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, & public education in the US. Read the blog: edtru.st/4lUG67l

This Friday, EdTrust's Senior VP Wil Del Pilar along with a panel of expert speakers will discuss how the "Big Beautiful Bill" is reshaping education finance. Register today: bit.ly/4omGkWH

We are getting closer to the launch of The Black Principals Project!

Do you have a favorite principal or educator? Share or tag them below and invite them to join us on this experience. ⬇️

Transforming Math Placement: Bridging P-12 Math Policy and College Success Students’ early math experiences shape their long-term academic and career opportunities

Transforming Math Placement: Bridging P-12 Math Policy and College Success
Students’ early math experiences shape their long-term academic and career opportunities. Read the article: edtru.st/410xG5W

What The Federal Voucher Program Means for Students in Your State Now that a federal school voucher program has become law, here’s what it means for students in your state

What The #FederalVoucherProgram Means for Students in Your State

Now that this federal school voucher program has become law, here’s everything you need to know about it, & what it means for students in your state.

Read the full article to learn more: edtru.st/410pXoo

#education #educationpolicy

YouTube video by KTVB Students stand in solidarity with teacher told to remove "Everyone is Welcome Here" poster

Feel Good Friday Story. Students stand in solidarity with teacher told to remove "Everyone is Welcome Here" Poster youtu.be/Jsn3INWTDGw?...

Transforming P–12 Math Outcomes in the U.S. Requires Bold and Comprehensive Change The future of our nation’s success depends on a mathematically literate society, yet only 10% of adults demonstrate mastery of basic math concepts

Transforming P–12 Math Outcomes in the U.S. Requires Bold and Comprehensive Change. The future of our nation’s success depends on a mathematically literate society, yet only 10% of adults demonstrate mastery of basic math concepts. Read the full article: edtru.st/40ramhw

#GoodTroubleLivesOn as we honor Congressman John Lewis’ legacy. We are here—peacefully—to represent teachers, healthcare workers, and public employees who oppose the attacks freedom, opportunity, and safe, welcoming communities.

You can learn more at edfundsnow.org

#EdFundsNow

The delays are forcing schools to lay off staff, cancel professional development, eliminate afterschool and summer programs, and scramble to prepare for the upcoming school year without the resources they were promised,” the coalition warned.

These programs serve more than 95,000 K-12 schools and 55 million students, as well as 1.2 million adult learners.

to immediately disburse over $6.8 billion in legally obligated federal education funds that remain unjustifiably withheld from states.

Today, EdTrust along with a broad coalition of nearly 600 nonpartisan organizations representing educators, families, and learners in every state and the District of Columbia issued a united call to the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...

States Fight Back Against the Department of Education The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year

The Department of Ed froze nearly $7 billion in education funding, leaving schools around the country scrambling just before the new school year. Read the full article: edtru.st/4nSNbXm

#departmentofeducation #saveourstudents #greatamericanheist

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This afternoon, Eric Duncan, EdTrust's P12 Director, will be joining @scrippsnews.bsky.social to address education cuts & the recent SCOTUS decision on the Department of Education

Tune in LIVE at 4pm today on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@scrippsnews

Supreme Court Clears Path to Further Dismantle Department of Education The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to continue its effort to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education isn’t reform—it’s a full-scale assault on student opportunity

Supreme Court Clears Path to Further Dismantle Department of Education

EdTrust: “This isn’t reform—it’s a full-scale assault on student opportunity”

Read the full statement: edtru.st/4eQMM3N

#saveourstudents #greatamericanheist #SCOTUS #DepartmentofEducation

More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.

Source: @PBS

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to move ahead with plans to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education that were blocked by a federal judge.

source: @nbcnews @cnn

Student Story: Defunding AmeriCorps isn’t Very American Slashing funding for AmeriCorps puts both elementary and college students at a disadvantage in their education

Student Story: Defunding AmeriCorps isn’t Very American

Check out this student blog to learn how slashing funding for AmeriCorps puts both elementary and college students at a disadvantage in their education.

Read the full blog: edtru.st/3GBgtZY

Tell your state legislators to reject voucher programs and protect public schools!

For more details, visit future-ed.org