Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused A college degree not only increases graduates’ opportunities for economic mobility, it can also put them on a path toward financial security. Coalition of civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations calls on state leaders to take steps to ensure all students have access to rigorous co… We agree that there are clear opportunities to use the assessment results at the district and local level to identify students’ needs and direct resources to s… Explore what approaches some schools in New York State have taken to successfully get more students access to financial aid and scholarships. In the final edition of the #OurReopening, students shifted the conversation from what schools can do to support them this year to how they can make change in … The Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit highlights 10 evidence-based strategies schools can use to help students with financial aid application comp… Read how the Committee for Hispanic Children & Families uplifts the voices of the Latino community of New York City to ensure they are not left out of the … As students across New York State return to school largely in person for the first time in 18 months, a majority of parents indicated that they would choose a … Read how Amber, a long-time Ed Trust–NY partner and member of the New York Equity Coalition, adds an essential perspective to the education equity conversation… We have the chance to reshape what education looks like and dispose of the notion of “one-size-fits-all” learning for students across New York State. Last week, The Education Trust–New York hosted the second of its series of student-led roundtables on school reopening. At the event, students from across from… Nine out of 10 residents indicated that child care is a burden for families in New York City, and 86% ranked improving access to free or low-cost child care as… A new poll found that New Yorkers overwhelmingly want the next mayor to address child care needs. Read more on the importance of parent engagement in education and how our partner and advisory board member Samuel L. Radford III organizes parents in Buffalo. New state and federal funding sources present opportunity to support students with the greatest needs and to invest in educational equity. School districts throughout New York State are slated to receive a share of the $8.9 billion in funding from the ARPA. At the associate degree level, the highest median earnings were more than five times greater than the lowest median earnings. High schools can make a significant difference in helping low-income, immigrant, and first-generation college hopefuls complete the FAFSA and other state finan… New data tool allows users to find information on program diversity, in-state public school employment rates, and supply and demand patterns within regionsNEW …Relentless advocates of educational justice for students across New York State — particularly those of color or living in poverty.
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New analysis finds differing pathways to earning a degree drive inequitable outcomes in New York State’s higher education system
New York’s education system denies students of color access to courses that prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship
The Education Trust–New York issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Grades 3-8 Assessment Results
Innovative Ways New York Schools are Helping Students Complete the FAFSA
Student activists and Chancellor Young discuss what civic engagement means to them and share advice on how to lead change
Ed Trust–NY releases updated toolkit for high schools to help students access financial aid for college, launches the 2022 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge to highlight successes
#NYEquityAdvocate: The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families
Poll: Majority of New York State parents indicate strong support for a remote learning option as well as safety precautions and resources for in-person instruction
#NYEquityAdvocate: Amber Rangel Mooney, The Business Council of New York State
This back to school season, education leaders must listen to parents’ concerns
What ideas and solutions do students have for New York schools to support their mental health?
Poll: New York City residents overwhelmingly support government investment in early childhood programs
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#NYEquityAdvocate: Samuel L. Radford III
Online data tool highlights critical need for New York school districts to prioritize resources to the schools with the greatest needs
Coalition calls on New York school districts to invest new state and federal funding into supporting students with the greatest needs
New analysis finds significant gaps in median earnings for graduates of New York State postsecondary institutions across institutions and fields of study
The New York Financial Aid for College Completion Project
From High School to College Success
Ed Trust–NY’s Educator Equity Snapshots spotlight importance of data transparency, availability, and usefulness in teacher preparation
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