Keep public money in public schools! Voucher programs drain resources from public schools and harm Black & Latino students, students from low-income backgrounds, & those with disabilities. Trump wants nationwide adoption of a federal voucher tax credit. Learn more: edtrust.org/vouchers #vouchers

The test of any education policy is simple: Who does it serve? Who does it leave behind? States should ask those questions before joining the new federal tax credit scholarship program. We're urging states to opt out and put students first. Learn more: EdTrust.org #EducationPolicy #StudentsFirst

Don't turn out the lights on student achievement. Families deserve honest info about how schools serve their students; states can innovate without sacrificing transparency. Learn more: ESSAWaiverWatch.org #StudentAchievement #ESSA #Accountability

SAVE is ending. Starting July 1, borrowers enrolled in SAVE have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan, or they'll be placed in a standard plan with higher monthly payments. Watch for official notices from your servicer.[upi.com] #StudentLoans #HigherEd #SAVEPlan

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved Black Americans learned they were free. That fight for freedom was also a fight for education, a legacy EdTrust carries forward every day as we work to ensure every student has access to the opportunities they deserve. ✊🏾📚

44 years ago today, the Supreme Court decided #PlylervDoe, affirming that all children have the right to a public education, regardless of immigration status.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A group of students had a bold idea, built momentum, and saw it become reality. This is a powerful reminder that young people can create change when their voices are heard. Student leadership matters. 🎓✨ https://edtru.st/4uC6DtE

67% of high school graduates who chose not to enroll in college say cost-of-living expenses played a major role in that decision. We need to find more ways to make college more affordable—not just tuition, but total cost of attendance. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4unHbb5

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from @annieecaseyfdn is now available. This year’s report includes an enhanced index showing how child well-being is changing over time across the nation. Explore the latest data on education, health, economic well-being & family/community factors: bit.ly/26DataBookBS

When Black communities lose political power, students often pay the price. In a new @WordInBlack op-ed, EdTrust CEO Denise Forte explores why protecting voting rights is essential to protecting educational opportunity. Read more: https://edtru.st/4g3WeDn

"💙 #FeelGoodFriday While debates around transgender student policies unfolded in their district, student leaders focused on building joy and belonging for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PWV2XX

Supportive campuses can make a life-saving difference. New research highlighted by Inside Higher Ed shows LGBTQ+ students at affirming colleges report lower suicide risk and better mental health outcomes. Campus climate matters. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o9qQ8r

Happy Pride Month! Every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported at school. This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ students and reaffirm our commitment to education equity, belonging, and opportunity for all. #PrideMonth #LGBTQStudents

“You can have both ambition and limits at the same time.” — Naomi Osaka 💚 A reminder this Mental Health Awareness Month that protecting your peace matters, too. Good luck at the French Open, @naomiosaka

Too many students are ready for advanced courses but never get the chance to enroll. Automatic enrollment policies can help remove barriers and expand opportunity. 📚 Read more: https://edtru.st/4nTxsYw

Too many Michigan students still lack access to the rigorous coursework that prepares them for college, careers, & life. EdTrust-Midwest’s new report examines gaps in access and outlines solutions to expand opportunity statewide. Read more: https://edtru.st/4wVTs9e

100+ DC students from 18+ public & public charter schools came together at the first-ever Youth Civic Leadership Summit to speak directly with city leaders about literacy, mental health, safe spaces, student voice, and more. ✨ DC youth are leading the conversation.

Rev. Dr. Carla Hunter Ramsey once had to put her Howard University dreams on hold because of cost. This month, she graduated alongside her son. 🎓 A reminder that it’s never too late & why equitable access to education matters. Check out their story: https://edtru.st/4dHDW9r

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🚨 From post-pandemic recovery and teacher shortages to student mental health challenges and shrinking budgets, this candid conversation reveals why the principalship has never been more demanding. 🎧 Watch now: https://bit.ly/4uhs1VQ

We're excited to announce the launch of edUnplugged, our brand-new podcast created to bring unscripted and unfiltered conversations about today's education landscape directly to listeners. 🎙️ Tune in & subscribe: https://bit.ly/4tAhVOp #EDUnplugged #EdTrust #podcast

School leaders aren’t just managing schools right now, they’re navigating political pressure, funding uncertainty, & growing community division while trying to keep students at the center.

Priscilla teaches so her classroom isn’t just a place where students learn, it’s a place where students have the freedom to create who they are, with no limits. Drop the name of a teacher who saw you for who you truly were. 👇 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

As a Black teacher, Kareem teaches because he knows what good teachers did for him and his community, so he makes sure to do the same for his students. Who was a teacher that made your community better? Drop their name, let’s celebrate them✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek

As a Latina teacher, Irene teaches because she is walking the road paved by those who struggled before her—and is committed to opening doors for the Latino students who come next. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

This month is about opportunity for people returning from incarceration, but nearly 2M people are still locked out of education that could change their future. Real investment matters. Read more: edtru.st/3OEz0sq #SecondChanceMonth

For many students, the biggest barrier to finishing college isn’t academics, it’s financial circumstances. Car repairs. Medical bills. Rent.

Today, Sec. McMahon defended the FY27 budget request for the Dept. of Ed at a Senate hearing.

The 2000s were a pivotal time. From shaping #NoChildLeftBehind to exposing college completion gaps and inequitable school funding, EdTrust changed the education conversation. As we celebrate 30 years, we’re rewinding the timeline ⏪ https://bit.ly/4sLL496 #EdTrust30

Reading should feel like joy. Libraries help make that possible by expanding access to books, space, and support. Access Builds Readers. Joy Keeps Them Reading. #FindYourJoy #NationalLibraryWeek

April is #SecondChanceMonth, a reminder that access to education, employment and housing should be possible for all. W/o these essentials, recidivism increases. Our Justice Policy Fellowship re envisions what's possible Meet our new justice fellows: edtru.st/4sKlIIV