Ed Trust–NY’s Equity Family Fellows collect parent feedback for reopening
by Dia BryantWith schools set to reopen across New York State, education leaders are focusing on developing reopening plans that prioritize health, safety, and – we hope –…
Pandemic forces NYC teen to alter plans for the future
by Johanna GuiltyYou would think that the first time you hear about COVID-19 it wouldn’t be so much of a big…
New York City parent struggles with new routine during pandemic
by Kimberly DownerI feel so unproductive. I wake up at 6 a.m. and drag myself to the computer. I have to get on early because my kids…
Student poet reflects on things missed during quarantine
by Emeka GuindoQuarantine. We are stuck at home todayAll we do is wash hands and pray That one day we will return to…
School leader shares strategies for keeping students at the center of his work
by Marvin WalkerAs a school leader, I am currently challenged with creating an educational experience that nourishes and speaks to the…
A New York City student’s open letter to the public
by Nana FofanaDear Public, As we all know, in today’s society, we as a nation are going through hardships. Together we…
Long Island parent worries school closures will affect her daughter’s kindergarten readiness
by Jackie BurbridgeFamilies statewide are buckling down and taking on the task of educating students at home for the very first…
New York City teacher aims to support her students’ emotional well-being
by Jahira ChambersAs I write this, I am struggling.I have graded work, given individualized feedback, facilitated classroom chats, scheduled posts for…
Buffalo parent worries school closures will be “catastrophic” for some students
by Duncan KirkwoodMy wife and I, like every other family, have been forced to take sole responsibility for the education of our children. Our reality of…
How one non-profit helps schools identify students for advanced coursework and remove barriers to access
by Tiffany LankesFor schools working with Equal Opportunity Schools, every staff member becomes an advocate for ensuring all students have access…
At Rochester’s Joseph C. Wilson Magnet School, the goal is supporting all students to be successful in IB courses
by Tiffany LankesWhen Julie VanDerwater took over as principal at Rochester’s Joseph C. Wilson Magnet School in 2016, there were only…
At Brooklyn’s P-TECH, advanced courses pave the way to an associate in applied science degree
by Tiffany LankesAs the founding principal of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Brooklyn, Rashid Davis has not…
In Buffalo, a culture shift around Advanced Placement courses
by Tiffany LankesWhen Sabatino Cimato was a principal in the Buffalo Public Schools a few years ago, if he wanted to…
Yonkers middle schoolers excel taking Algebra 1 in a familiar environment
by Tiffany LankesYonkers Superintendent Edwin M. Quezada’s expansion of Algebra 1 at the middle school level started with a simple premise:…
Dual Enrollment Programs Allow Yonkers Public Schools Graduates to Get a Taste of College
by Tiffany LankesStudents in the Yonkers Public Schools have an opportunity to take college-level classes through a number of different programs…
Using Data and Following Students Allows Uncommon Schools to Offer Immediate Support to Graduates
by Tiffany LankesData plays a critical role in Uncommon Schools’ strategy for supporting its graduates, helping the charter school network target…
Access to Advanced Courses Helps Bard High School Early College Queens Students Prepare for the Rigors of College
by Tiffany LankesGraduates of Bard High School Early College Queens often tell counselor Lenni Yesner that it was the opportunities they…
A Focus on College Counseling Helps Prepare Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens Graduates for College Success
by Tiffany LankesThe Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens Director of College Counseling Jessica Kane knows that ensuring her students’ ultimate…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Norwich High School (Southern Tier)
by Tiffany LankesIn order to help students and families with the college planning process, Norwich High School hosts an annual financial aid…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Charlotte Valley Schools (Southern Tier)
by Tiffany LankesEach spring, Charlotte Valley Schools hosts a postsecondary planning night where they discuss the FAFSA and steps to complete it…
