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Driving Equity in Education
Through data analysis, research, and advocacy, 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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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 Analysis Finds NYC Improved Class Size Funding Equity Per Student This Year, but Structural Challenges Remain
EdTrust-New York’s new analysis, “NYC Makes More Equitable Class Size Funding Decisions but Faces Long-Term Equity Risks,” finds that New York City improved the equity of its FY27 class size reduction funding by allocating more resources to schools with the greatest needs. At the same time, larger enrollments led the City to allocate higher average funding per school to schools with lower-poverty, creating ongoing equity challenges as New York City implements the state’s class size reduction law. During the 2025-26 school year, New York City brought approximately 64% of classes into compliance with the law. The Legislature extended the full-implementation deadline from 2028 to 2030, giving the City additional time to address workforce, facilities, and fiscal challenges.
New York Must Build Guardrails to Ensure Workforce Pell Expands Opportunity
On July 1, 2026, the federal government launched Workforce Pell nationwide. The policy expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs and opens the door for more students from low-income backgrounds to access career-focused credentials in high-demand industries without paying entirely out of pocket.
EdTrust-New York Analysis Finds New York Graduation Rates Falling as Readiness Concerns Grow
EdTrust-New York today released a new report, The Readiness Question: What Falling Graduation Rates Mean for New York’s Future, showing that New York’s high school graduation rate fell from 87% in 2022 to 85% in 2025. That two-point drop marks the largest year-over-year decline in two decades and reveals persistent inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes.
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