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5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston EdTrust believes that state school funding systems should provide adequate and equitable funding levels to address students’ individual needs
P-12 School Funding Glossary
May 20, 2025 by Qubilah Huddleston School funding can be complex. We have compiled a list of common terms to help you understand how state school funding systems work
Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Without education and action on climate change, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds will bear the brunt of its effects
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Educator Voices at the Texas Capitol
May 29, 2025 by Brandon Jenkins, Valeria Pulido, Obinna Ibeh, Raven Coleman The EdTrust in Texas Educator Advisory Council and Teach Plus Texas Fellows came together for a powerful day of advocacy
The Hidden Costs of School Voucher Programs: A Community’s Story
May 28, 2025 by Nadia Taylor A teacher in DC has seen firsthand how school voucher programs can unravel the very fabric of a community and leave students behind
Preserving Educational Opportunity in an Era of Fiscal Scrutiny: The Stakes for HBCUs and Their Students
May 27, 2025 by Ivory Toldson Discussions about federal priorities and fiscal decisions can reshape higher education access and affordability for generations
Forthcoming Higher Ed Cuts Will Fuel the Student Loan Crisis — And Tank Our Economy
Lawmakers have a choice: Wreak havoc on higher education and our economy, or support student success, fund higher education, and set our nation up for economic benefits for years to come
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Five Years After COVID-19: Massachusetts Parents Are Still Struggling with the Fallout
May 29, 2025 by EdTrust A new poll reveals parental concerns about student achievement, safety, and access to critical resources remain top of mind especially in underserved communities
Joint Statement on House Budget Reconciliation Bill
May 27, 2025 by EdTrust Civil rights and education advocacy organizations released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation bill and the harmful impact it will have on students
Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY26 Labor-H Appropriations
May 27, 2025 by EdTrust We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive
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