Equity In Action: Yonkers’ My Brother’s Keeper Program Recognized As National Model
by Tiffany LankesThe promising early outcomes of Yonkers’ My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program are well-known across New York State.Now, the program…
EdTrust–NY submits public comment in support of the revised ESSA regulations approved by the Board of Regents
by Tiffany LankesNovember 1, 2018Dr. Lisa LongNew York State Education DepartmentVia E-Mail: ESSARegComment@nysed.govDear Dr. Long:We share the State Education Department and…
The Education Trust–New York 2018 Annual Report
by Tiffany LankesThe Education Trust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right…
New York School Funding Transparency Tool Data Note
by Francisco AraizaHave questions? Contact us at schoolfunding@edtrustny.org.Unless otherwise noted, all data findings are based on The Education Trust—New York’s analysis…
EdTrust–NY submits public comment on New York’s ESSA regulations
by Tiffany LankesAugust 15, 2018 Dr. Lisa LongNew York State Education DepartmentOffice of Accountability, Room 40055 Hanson PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217Via E-Mail: ESSARegCom…
Why I Teach: Finding Their Moment
by Ed Trust-NYI remember a conversation that I had with one of the vice presidents of a local university. This was…
Students across New York State are #ChangingTheNarrative
by Tiffany LankesCommunities and school districts across New York have signed up for the My Brother's Keeper challenge, launching programs aimed…
#MyHistoryMyFuture campaign kept students focused on their futures
by Tiffany LankesToday’s students will write the next chapter of Black history. So to celebrate Black History Month, EdTrust–NY teamed up…
Equity in Action: SUNY New Paltz Educational Opportunity Program supports incoming students from the start
by Abja MidhaThe Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz serves approximately 600 students each year. SUNY reports that 81.3…
Equity in Action: In SUNY Stony Brook’s Educational Opportunity Program, students support each other
by Abja MidhaThe Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY Stony Brook serves approximately 800 students each year. According to the SUNY…
Equity in Action: SEEK program at Lehman College sets high expectations for all students
by Abja MidhaThe Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) program at Lehman College serves approximately 900 students each year. As…
The Dream Act: Allowing Immigrant Students to be Workforce Ready
by Abja MidhaBefore joining EdTrust–New York, I worked as an advocate/attorney for immigrant families. One of my first clients was Gloria,*…
