New York
The Equity Advocate
New York
The Equity Advocate
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EdTrust-New York Relaunches the New York FAFSA Completion Project (2025)
Event Recap: Moving New York Forward: A Look at EdTrust-New York’s Recent Impact
Event Recap: The New Presidential Administration’s First 50 Days: What We Know, What We Need to Do
Parent Leaders Sound the Alarm on NYC’s Pending Child Care Assistance Crisis
The Elimination of the Department of Education and Its Devastating Impact on New York’s Students
Parent Voices: Two Districts, Two Different Approaches to Literacy Instruction
Advancing Black History in Education: Bright Spots from New York State
#MyHistoryMyFuture: Students Share Their Bold Visions for Tomorrow
A Letter from the Executive Director: The Power of You
Gov. Hochul Must Act on Child Poverty Reduction Council Recommendations
Bridging the Gap: Ensuring True College and Career Readiness for All Students
How a community-centered approach can support Universal FAFSA implementation
EdTrust-New York Executive Budget Request, FY2025-26
Schools are deploying innovative strategies to support FAFSA completion. Is it enough for Universal FAFSA?
Universal FAFSA is on the horizon in New York. Here’s what students and counselors had to say.
What NYS students reveal about the Better FAFSA rollout: insights and impact
FAFSA completion rates decrease statewide amid Better FAFSA rollout
EdTrust-New York calls for changes that further promote equity in the Foundation Aid formula
The ongoing need to better support New Yorkers to and through high school and college completion
Celebrating the 2024 New York FAFSA Challenge Winners
In New York City Public Schools, Brown v. Board remains…unfulfilled
Child tax credits help. The Working Families Tax Credit can do even more.
Preliminary Budget Hearing Testimony: Child Care in NYC
The need for Universal FAFSA urged by students, policymakers, advocates in New York State
New York Campaign for Early Literacy members speak on the importance of early literacy
EdTrust–New York Launches Early Literacy Campaign
Testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal: Elementary and Secondary Education
A look at New York State public school enrollment trends in 2022-23
How Ibero-American Action League is working with newly-arrived families in Rochester
The new FAFSA is coming soon. How can students prepare now?
Invest in EdTrust-New York’s collective advocacy this Giving Tuesday
Better Localized Data Needed to Support Migrant Students and Families in New York
Parent leaders present plans for how they will advocate for equity in New York State
Transitioning from EdTrust-New York: a letter from our executive director
Federal Pandemic Relief Spending in New York: An Update
5 Things to Know About the Influx of Migrant Students in New York
Honoring our 2023 Equity Champions at the New York Education Equity Benefit
EdTrust-New York statement on NYSED and the Board of Regents’ vision for literacy
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling is a threat to equity in New York
Grow Your Own initiatives make moves in the NYS Legislature
Four Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Support Their Young Reader
Literacy: the key to empowerment
Congrats to our 2023-24 Equity Partnership Program grantees!
Testimony: 2023 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing — Elementary and Secondary Education
Students Can’t Wait: Equity Priorities for New Yorkers in 2023
Why I Teach: Believe In Their Abilities
Why I Teach: It’s My Responsibility
Why I Teach: Building a Community
Why I Teach: Finding Their Moment
A Natural Connection: An Outlet
A Natural Connection: Role Models
A Natural Connection: We Call Her Mom
Students across New York convene to learn more about pathways after high school
Assessments, accountability, and equity in New York
2022 NY FAFSA Challenge Winner: Uniondale High School
2022 NY FAFSA Challenge Winner: Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
2022 NY FAFSA Challenge Winner: Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Schools
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: Academy Charter High School
Parent Advocate Policy Lab members reflect on how their Lab experience has helped them advocate for educational equity
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: Leonardo Da Vinci High School
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: Lafayette International School
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: True North Rochester Prep School
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: Bronx High School of Business
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: New Visions Charter School for the Humanities
2022 New York FAFSA Challenge Winner: Central Park East High School
Honoring Our 2022 New York Equity Champions
Supporting our equity advocates in Buffalo
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
#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?
Parent leaders: apply to join our inaugural parent advocate policy lab!
#NYEquityAdvocate: Samuel L. Radford III
Students reflect on a year of remote learning and share ideas for reopening in student-led discussion
Experimenting in the classroom keeps students engaged during remote learning
Small changes help keep students engaged during remote learning
Shifting to a remote planning process
Rallying community resources and school spirit
My History My Future: Lifting Student Voices
Reimagining—and reaffirming—our educational partnerships
This high school teacher used a time capsule to help her students critically reflect on the ongoing racial justice movement
More than ever, schools need to be a “welcoming and affirming” space — especially for students of color
Ensuring Equity Online: How New York educators are meeting the challenges of remote learning
Community colleges can play vital role meeting ambitious attainment goal
Access to postsecondary education is critical for veterans of color
To Build Better Pathways to College Attainment, We Need to Disrupt Educational Redlining in Math Courses
EdTrust-New York’s Equity Family Fellows collect parent feedback for reopening
Pandemic forces NYC teen to alter plans for the future
New York City parent struggles with new routine during pandemic
United in the fight for equity and justice
Student poet reflects on things missed during quarantine
School leader shares strategies for keeping students at the center of his work
A New York City student’s open letter to the public
Long Island parent worries school closures will affect her daughter’s kindergarten readiness
New York City teacher aims to support her students’ emotional well-being
Buffalo parent worries school closures will be “catastrophic” for some students
EdTrust-New York testimony on 2020-2021 Executive Budget proposal
How one non-profit helps schools identify students for advanced coursework and remove barriers to access
