Innovative Ways New York Schools are Helping Students Complete the FAFSA
by Liz WardenExplore 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
by Liz WardenIn 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
by Liz WardenRead 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
by Liz WardenRead 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
by Liz WardenWe have the chance to reshape what education looks like and dispose of the notion of “one-size-fits-all” learning for…
What ideas and solutions do students have for New York schools to support their mental health?
by Liz WardenLast week, The Education Trust–New York hosted the second of its series of student-led roundtables on school reopening. At the…
Parent leaders: apply to join our inaugural parent advocate policy lab!
by Liz WardenApplications extended to September 14th for parents outside of the Buffalo, Rochester and New York City regions.
#NYEquityAdvocate: Samuel L. Radford III
by Liz WardenRead more on the importance of parent engagement in education and how our partner and advisory board member Samuel…
Students reflect on a year of remote learning and share ideas for reopening in student-led discussion
by Liz WardenIn the first of The Education Trust–New York's student-led roundtable series, students from across New York State brought their…
Experimenting in the classroom keeps students engaged during remote learning
by Stacy FernándezPrinciple 1: Daily live instruction engages students and promotes the achievement of grade-level standards. A package arrives at students’ front…
Small changes help keep students engaged during remote learning
by Stacy FernándezPrinciple 3: Schools engage students who are challenging to contact.The team at East Lower School, a middle school in…
Shifting to a remote planning process
by Mollie BurgettPrinciple 8: Innovative professional learning invigorates and inspires teachers to try new things.Principle 10: Student experiences — in and…
Rallying community resources and school spirit
by Stacy FernándezPrinciple 9. Community stakeholders and community-based organizations provide programming for students during or outside of the school day.Principle 10.…
My History My Future: Lifting Student Voices
by Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr.Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month by celebrating the achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's…
Reimagining—and reaffirming—our educational partnerships
by Donna WilkesPrinciple 8: Innovative professional learning invigorates and inspires teachers to try new things. “This just isn’t working for me. I need something different…
This high school teacher used a time capsule to help her students critically reflect on the ongoing racial justice movement
by Stacy FernándezPrinciple 1: Daily live instruction engages students and promotes the achievement of grade-level standardsPrinciple 6: Students have social-emotional support…
More than ever, schools need to be a “welcoming and affirming” space — especially for students of color
by Stacy FernándezPrinciple 6: Students have social-emotional support and access to a culturally responsive, antiracist, restorative learning environment.Gail Joyner-White, prin…
Ensuring Equity Online: How New York educators are meeting the challenges of remote learning
by Dia BryantThe school year that is now nearly halfway complete has been exceptionally challenging for New York students and educators. The ongoing effects…
Community colleges can play vital role meeting ambitious attainment goal
by Kurt ThiedeNew York State’s community colleges – both in the SUNY and CUNY systems – can play a vital role in meeting postsecondary attainment goals. They can be essentia…
