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Sign-up to receive the weekly Equity Express newsletter. Hiding In Plain Sight: How Complex Decoding Challenges Can Block Comprehension for Older Readers May 13, 2024 by Rebecca Kockler and Rebecca Sutherland The news about American students’ reading abilities isn’t good: For far too long, our education system has failed to teach many children to become proficient r… Testimony of Denise Forte on Senate FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill May 10, 2024 by Denise Forte Written Testimony for the Record (Download as a PDF)On behalf of Denise FortePresident and Chief Executive OfficerEdTrustBefore the Senate Appropriations Subco… Which Teacher Impacted You? We Asked, You Answered May 10, 2024 by Ed Trust We can all think back to an educator who ignited a love of learning in each of us. For Teacher Appreciation Week, and the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board, w… Why I Teach, Where I Teach: To Ignite a Spark May 9, 2024 by Anjali Bhatt Every child has a spark in them that can be lit through a high-quality public education, but not every student has the resources and means to let them glow and… Why I Teach, Where I Teach: To Build a Foundation for a Future May 8, 2024 by Dr. Melissa Collins From a young age, I knew that I wanted to become a teacher. When I was eight years old, I used to pretend to teach my neighborhood friends — I would imagine my… Why I Teach, Where I Teach: To Empower Children Through Literacy May 7, 2024 by Kylie Altier Every child has great power, and literacy is the key to tapping into it. The power of being able to read not only opens endless doors for young learners but ca… How a Black Teacher Impacted Me May 6, 2024 by Nasharie Stewart "Did you read all of these chapters in one night?" Ms. Lewis, my fifth-grade teacher, asked. I looked her in the eyes and nodded confidently. "Yes," I replied,… Joint Letter Supporting Priorities for FY25 Labor-H Appropriations May 3, 2024 by Ed Trust (Download PDF File)Honorable Patty MurrayChairwomanCommittee on AppropriationsUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510Honorable Tom ColeChairmanCommittee on Ap… Testimony of Denise Forte on House FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill May 3, 2024 by Denise Forte Written Testimony for the RecordOn behalf of Denise FortePresident and Chief Executive OfficerBefore the House Appropriations Subcommittee o… Federal and State Push for Universal Preschool Is Welcome News for K-12 May 2, 2024 by Haley Steed As the federal government and states begin the process of setting next year’s budget, many are focusing on early childhood. Earlier this year, President Joseph… Profile in Education Equity: Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees April 29, 2024 by Jinann Bitar Jinann Bitar, director of higher education research at EdTrust, recently talked with Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of One Million Degrees (OMD), which is a leader in bols… How the Gifted Program Changed My Life April 24, 2024 by Alexandra Trahan Every student has a teacher they remember for making a difference in their academic journey — mine was my first-grade teacher, Ms. Vinning. It was my first yea… Joint Letter Supporting Increased FY25 Funding for Postsecondary Student Success Grants April 23, 2024 by Ed Trust The Honorable Robert B. Aderholt, ChairmanHouse Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and EducationThe Honorable Tammy Baldwin, ChairSenate Subcomm… Why Education Equity Should Include Climate Justice April 22, 2024 by Kristen Hengtgen and William Rodick, Ph.D. Ask a young person about the top issues they care about. Climate change is one of them.Ask a teacher if they want to teach about climate justice. They do.Ask a… Family Engagement State Policy Recommendations April 17, 2024 by Ed Trust While federal, state, district, school, and classroom policies all impact student, family, and community engagement, state leaders play a key role in supportin… A Time for Climate Action: Schools and the Inflation Reduction Act April 17, 2024 by This is Planet Ed Last fall, just as students were returning from summer break, schools across the nation were forced to close for heat days.” The combination of excessive heat… Under-Representation of Black, Latino, and Native American Undergraduates at Four-Year Universities: A Nationwide View April 15, 2024 by Sandra Perez and Omar Ibrahim In 2020, EdTrust released a report titled, Segregation Forever?,” which found that Black and Latino students are grossly underrepresented at selective public … Introducing Our Graduate Student Advisory Council April 11, 2024 by Blair Wriston and Jiaxin Jessie Wang We are excited to announce the formation of our Graduate Student Advisory Council to support our emerging line of work on race, disability, and equity.The Grad… Focusing on the Intersection of Race, Disability, and Equity April 11, 2024 by Jiaxin Jessie Wang and Blair Wriston We are proud to announce our new line of work on race, disability, and equity. While EdTrust has historically supported disability advocacy organizations and e… EdTrust Releases Research and Recommendations on How Schools Can Improve Interactions with Families to Better Support Students April 11, 2024 by Ed Trust FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Carolyn Pheniciecphenicie@edtrust.org Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on fa… Social Media Twitter Channel Facebook Profile YouTube Channel Instagram Profile Linkedin Profile Pinterest Profile Translation Our Offices 1501 K St. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202.293.1217 Fax: 202.293.2605 -Midwest P.O. 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