Denise Forte (@denise_edtrust) 's Twitter Profile
Denise Forte

@denise_edtrust

President & CEO of @EdTrust, a mom, a Blue Devil, a fierce advocate for education equity.

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The data from the Education Recovery Scorecard and other national assessments is clear: states need to take bold action, now, to improve outcomes for all students. 1/3

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Gaps are widening for students of color and those from low-income backgrounds, and between the highest and lowest performing students. Leaders should study what has worked elsewhere and work with urgency to replicate evidence-backed programs. 2/3

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Students With Disabilities Will Suffer if the Department of Education is Closed. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how dismantling the Department of Education will jeopardize the resources & supports students with disabilities need. Read more: edtru.st/3F0zmEp

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Private school choice is once again a major policy battleground in state legislatures in 2025. So far, we've identified 89 bills seeking to expand, revise, or restrict these programs—two have already been enacted. Follow our tracker for updates: future-ed.org/legislative-tr…

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This evening, President Trump signed an executive order further gutting the Department of Education, but our mission is clear: EdTrust will not stand by while this administration systematically dismantles public education. Read the full statement edtru.st/4iJEQlv

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President Trump signed an EO to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. What does this mean for the millions of children who rely on its funding & protections? I'll be joining Campaign for Grade-Level Reading today to discuss EdTrust CAST UnidosUS ECS | Education Commission of the States & New America bit.ly/3Vpb3VR

President Trump signed an EO to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. What does this mean for the millions of children who rely on its funding & protections? I'll be joining 
<a href="/readingby3rd/">Campaign for Grade-Level Reading</a> today to discuss <a href="/EdTrust/">EdTrust</a> <a href="/CAST_UDL/">CAST</a> <a href="/WeAreUnidosUS/">UnidosUS</a> <a href="/EdCommission/">ECS | Education Commission of the States</a> &amp; <a href="/NewAmerica/">New America</a> bit.ly/3Vpb3VR
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To improve school attendance, Zeph Capo, Attendance Works, Denise Forte, & Nat Malkus say the key is partnership, not punishment; educators can work with students & families to reduce chronic absenteeism. Read more in #AmericanEducator: aft.org/ae/spring2025/…

To improve school attendance, <a href="/ZephCapo/">Zeph Capo</a>,  <a href="/attendanceworks/">Attendance Works</a>, <a href="/Denise_EdTrust/">Denise Forte</a>, &amp; <a href="/natmalkus/">Nat Malkus</a> say the key is partnership, not punishment; educators can work with students &amp; families to reduce chronic absenteeism. Read more in #AmericanEducator:
aft.org/ae/spring2025/…
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Join Dr. John B. King Jr. as he discusses his new book, Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives. In conversation with Denise Forte, President & CEO of EdTrust, they'll explore the power of educators in shaping the lives of students. edtru.st/3YKyqei

Join Dr. John B. King Jr. as he discusses his new book, Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives. In conversation with Denise Forte, President &amp; CEO of EdTrust, they'll explore the power of educators in shaping the lives of students. edtru.st/3YKyqei
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Join Dr. John B. King Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Ed., & I for an inspiring evening as we discuss his new book, Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives. We'll explore the transformative power of educators in shaping the lives of students. edtru.st/3YKyqei

Join Dr. John B. King Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Ed., &amp; I for an inspiring evening as we discuss his new book, Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives. We'll explore the transformative power of educators in shaping the lives of students. edtru.st/3YKyqei
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I was honored to join Senator Senator Patty Murray for a forum on the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Dept of Ed. & the real impact on families & schools. edtru.st/43hJEJS

I was honored to join Senator <a href="/PattyMurray/">Senator Patty Murray</a>
for a forum on the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Dept of Ed. &amp; the real impact on families &amp; schools. edtru.st/43hJEJS
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Earlier this week, I had an amazing time chatting with John King about his new book "Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives". Check out these photo highlights captured at the event and IKYMI the replay is available to view: edtru.st/42PEzsf

Earlier this week, I had an amazing time chatting with John King about his new book "Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives". Check out these photo highlights captured at the event and IKYMI the replay is available to view: edtru.st/42PEzsf
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Disappointed that NY’s budget takes a step backward on educational equity. Foundation Aid changes hurt high-need districts like NYC & Yonkers, and early childhood investments fall short. Our kids deserve equal opportunities. 🔗 edtru.st/3FpsbpL edtru.st/3Fc3flI

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I'm joining AASA and national policy leaders this Thursday, May 22 at 10am ET for an urgent town hall on how vouchers—like those in the #ECCA—threaten public education. Join us to learn why public dollars must stay in public schools. 🔗 Register: links.aasa.org/4dp8Lhh

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Today at 2pm, I will be speaking at the "Rally to Protect Public Education", along with a coalition of advocates, we will hold a rally on Congress to keep attacks on public education out of the federal budget bill. Watch the Livestream: edtru.st/4kDQpMv