We are relentless advocates of educational justice for students across New York State — particularly those of color and those experiencing poverty
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Data-Centered
Student-Focused
Driving Equity in Edcuation
Through data analysis, research, and advocacy, we we build awareness of education and racial equity gaps and drive policies that ensure all students in New York— particularly Black, Latinx, Native American, Asian American and Pacific Islander and those from low-income backgrounds — receive a high-quality, culturally sustaining education.
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Explore our interactive data tools designed to equip policymakers, educators, parents, and community leaders with the insights they need to advocate for greater resources and assess how effectively New York State’s education system is serving students.
Our Priorities
Building a Statewide Equity Narrative
Equipping Children and Families with what they Need to Thrive
Eliminating Barriers to Educational Opportunity
Holding Leaders Accountable for Student Success
The Latest From EdTrust-New York
EdTrust-New York Criticizes State Budget’s Foundation Aid Changes as Step Backward for Equity
We are deeply concerned that the Governor adopted only one recommendation from the Rockefeller Institute’s Foundation Aid study, updating how the state measures poverty, while ignoring its equally critical proposal to progressively increase the weight for concentrated poverty.
EdTrust–New York Condemns Final State Budget for Failing to Invest in Educational Equity Despite Urgent Student Needs
EdTrust–New York acknowledges some positive developments in the final budget, but we are deeply disappointed that state leaders failed to invest in key educational equity priorities, such as literacy. We are also concerned that changes to the Foundation Aid formula will reduce school funding for high-needs districts.
EdTrust-New York Relaunches the New York FAFSA Completion Project (2025)
On the heels of Financial Aid Awareness Month in New York, we are excited to share our updated Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit and relaunch our statewide FAFSA Challenge to keep the momentum going — both as part of our New York FAFSA Completion Project, a statewide campaign to encourage public high schools to increase the proportion of eligible students from low-income backgrounds who complete the FAFSA.
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EdTrust-NewYork believes that every student has the right to access a high-quality education that will allow them to live the life of their choosing, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, or identity. Join us in our effort to achieve education equity.
