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Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities
April 02, 2026 by EdTrust Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts
A Guide for States on Implementing Workforce Pell Grants
April 02, 2026 by A new guide explains how Workforce Pell expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs and how states and stakeholders can implement it effectively
Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap
March 27, 2026 by EdTrust Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters
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When Schools Stop Feeling Safe: The Hidden Learning Crisis Driven by Immigration Enforcement
April 13, 2026 by Augustus Mays The removal of sensitive locations protections is creating unnecessary trauma for students, teachers, families, and the broader school community
D.C.’s Families Deserve Autonomy, Not Greater Federal Control
April 13, 2026 by Denise Forte Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority
What’s at Stake with Pell Grants
April 10, 2026 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. If Congress doesn’t act, the Pell Grant program faces a potential deficit of $17 billion
Trump Budget Proposal Tells a Story that Doesn’t Support Literacy
April 09, 2026 by Shayna Levitan Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers
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EdTrust Comment on the Workforce Pell Grant Program Regulation
April 09, 2026 by EdTrust This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules
The Trump Administration Continues its Campaign to Defund Education
April 03, 2026 by EdTrust Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget
Joint Comment on Comprehensive Centers
April 03, 2026 by EdTrust Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers
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