President & CEO of @EdTrust, a mom, a Blue Devil, a fierce advocate for education equity.
Washington, DC
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The Trump administration is selling the federal voucher tax credit program for private schools as “educational freedom.” It’s a false promise.
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Join me on Thursday, October 15th, at 3 p.m. for a discussion on the future of public education as a core component of our multiracial and diverse democracy – and how we can rejuvenate efforts to preserve and strengthen it.
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Christopher J. Nellum and I discuss how "EdTrust-West revealed its power to build and lead coalitions that can change the trajectory of California’s Black and Latino students."
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This an amazing piece about the impossible choices Black families make when choosing schools for their students. It is time to guarantee that every child has the opportunity to develop their talents and pursue their boldest dreams.
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In an interview with Fox 5’s Jim Lokay, EdTrust's Alejandra Vázquez-Baur explains how the tragic story of one immigrant student highlights the broader impacts of current ICE efforts on student mental health and safety.
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As some governors remain undecided about whether to opt into the Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program, data from Indiana is another reminder of the danger vouchers pose to students who rely on public eduction.
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Today is the last day to take action! Use EdTrust’s guide to submit your comment on the future of college accreditation.
You have until 11:59pm to submit a comment on the Department of Education’s forthcoming proposed rule on accreditation.
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Check out this newest resource and toolkit from EdTrust to advance equity, student success, and inclusive higher ed campus environments.
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The Trump administration has stepped up its efforts to eliminate civil rights protections. As a Black parent this is not an abstract policy debate. The guardrails are gone, and the consequences for Black students are too serious not to sound the alarm.
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Proud to lend my voice in defense of schools working to recognize and remove barriers that threaten education fairness for students of color.
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Public colleges and universities are the foundation of higher education and economic mobility in the United States. Now, those same institutions are under attack, as is the promise upon which they were built.
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New technology transforming student learning is generational. But the power of artificial intelligence (AI) seems radically different. And during this back-to-school season, students, teachers, and parents are all trying to navigate this new future.
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“The Department of Education sent a message today: race doesn’t matter. But the fact is, you cannot address racial disparities in school discipline by telling schools to ignore race. The consequences for Black students are too dire." edtru.st/4wtZNqZ
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EdTrust's new advocacy toolkit to fight school voucher programs equips advocates, families, educators, and community leaders with practical tools to push back against policies that weaken public education. edtru.st/3YKvrTy
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Every child deserves a strong start. We must protect and invest in programs that make that promise a reality.
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Read why EdTrust and nearly a dozen civil rights and education organizations argue that Equity Assistance Centers remain a vital tool for protecting students' rights and advancing educational opportunity.
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“The truth is that local control is about the federal government turning a blind eye as state and local leaders deliberately exclude Black communities from education and opportunity.” edtru.st/4wyccKR
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“Civil rights do not sustain themselves. They endure only when leaders and institutions choose to protect them.” edtru.st/3RKydrr
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Every back-to-school season is an opportunity for us all to reimagine and bring to life what we think is possible for students. This year let's move from a nation littered with unmet educational commitments to a nation of promise for all students. edtru.st/4wah08O
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EdTrust’s Alejandra Vázquez Baur, co-founder and director of the National Newcomer Network, joined Chuck Rocha to discuss her background, the Network, and why immigration enforcement is such a big threat to immigrant students and school communities. edtru.st/4fCeqn1
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