Advocacy Letters & Official Statements
Tennessee won’t track how many students with disabilities benefit from new voucher program
October 2, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
Tennessee isn’t tracking how many students with disabilities enroll in its new statewide education voucher program, the latest concern for...
National Guard Deployment Creates Fear, Disrupting Learning for Memphis Students
September 29, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
We are deeply concerned about the National Guard deployment in Memphis. Community safety comes from strong schools, wrap-around services, and...
How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities
August 20, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college. Education advocates say...
Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation
August 8, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional...
A century later, Scopes trial still resonates amid classroom culture clashes in Tennessee
July 17, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
Though a century has passed, advocates say they are carrying on the spirit of the Scopes trial by continuing to...
2025 TCAP Scores Show Promising Trajectory With Room for Growth
July 9, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
The improvement in TCAP proficiency scores demonstrates a positive trajectory, but we need sustained and increased investment to ensure all...
Withheld Federal Funds Are Harming TN Students
July 8, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
Last week, billions in critical federal education funds — already approved by Congress for Fiscal Year 2025 — were withheld...
EdTrust-Tennessee Responds to TN Attorney General’s Support of Lawsuit Targeting Hispanic-Serving Institutions
June 13, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
This latest legal effort targets federal funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), which play a critical role in expanding access...
Coalition and Alliance Follow-up Letter to TN State Board of Education Educator Advisory Team on English Language Arts Recommendations
June 12, 2025 by EdTrust-Tennessee
Coalition provides follow-up ELA Standards feedback to Tennessee State Board, urging implementation of remaining recommendations.




