Research and Policy Analyst
The Research and Policy Analyst will work to identify, analyze, and advance policies that close equity gaps in early…
Ed Trust–NY findings on college persistence gap shine light on need to better support students on the path ‘to and through’ college
NEW YORK – A new analysis released today by The Education Trust–New York reveals that while the rate of…
Jeff Smink
Jeff Smink is the deputy director at The Education Trust–New York. He works closely with the executive director to…
Significant gaps in FAFSA completion widen since before the pandemic, particularly among schools serving students from low-income backgrounds
Ed Trust–NY relaunches interactive data tool and toolkit to help high schools assist more students in accessing financial aid…
The Education Trust–New York names Jeff Smink as deputy director
Smink comes to the role with more than 20 years of experience in education policy at the national, state,…
Poll: Young people in New York City indicate that access, affordability, and outcomes are top concerns in higher education
Poll findings highlight the critical need for New York to support young people on the path to earning a…
Ed Trust–NY issues statement on release of graduation rates for the Class of 2021
For the second year in a row, we see districts relying on exemptions to graduate students. This approach does…
Ed Trust–NY identifies key education equity investments in Gov. Hochul’s 2023 Executive Budget proposal
As this budget season and legislative session progresses, we urge lawmakers to make a commitment to New York families…
Ed Trust–NY and InsideSchools release new data tools designed to help parents learn more about New York City schools
As New York City parents begin the middle and high school selection process, The Education Trust–New York partnered with…
The Education Trust–New York statements on 2022 State of the State proposals
Governor Hochul’s State of the State agenda includes several promising proposals to advance educational equity in New York State from birth through college…
The Education Trust–New York issues a statement on New York State Education Department’s Announcement of the Cancellation of January 2022 Regents Examinations
The cancellation of Regents exams removes one critical way of knowing if our students are college and career ready…
Priyanka Kaura
Priyanka (she/her) conducts data analysis across the early childhood, K-12, and higher education realms. She ensures that The Education…
New analysis finds differing pathways to earning a degree drive inequitable outcomes in New York State’s higher education system
A college degree not only increases graduates’ opportunities for economic mobility, it can also put them on a path toward financial…
The Education Trust–New York issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Grades 3-8 Assessment Results
We agree that there are clear opportunities to use the assessment results at the district and local level to…
Innovative Ways New York Schools are Helping Students Complete the FAFSA
Explore what approaches some schools in New York State have taken to successfully get more students access to financial…
Student activists and Chancellor Young discuss what civic engagement means to them and share advice on how to lead change
In the final edition of the #OurReopening, students shifted the conversation from what schools can do to support them…
#NYEquityAdvocate: The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families
Read how the Committee for Hispanic Children & Families uplifts the voices of the Latino community of New York…
#NYEquityAdvocate: Amber Rangel Mooney, The Business Council of New York State
Read how Amber, a long-time Ed Trust–NY partner and member of the New York Equity Coalition, adds an essential…
This back to school season, education leaders must listen to parents’ concerns
We have the chance to reshape what education looks like and dispose of the notion of “one-size-fits-all” learning for…