By Dr. Dia Bryant Executive Director, Ed Trust–NY Systemic racism adversely impacted students of color in New York’s...
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Grow Your Own initiatives make moves in the NYS Legislature
New York’s educator workforce does not come close to matching the rich diversity of our state’s students. Research is...
Four Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Support Their Young Reader
The following resource is intended for parents and caregivers of young readers. Learn more about Ed Trust–NY's...
Literacy: the key to empowerment
By Dr. Dia Bryant Executive Director, Ed Trust–NY Frederick Douglass was a prominent African American abolitionist,...
Congrats to our 2023-24 Equity Partnership Program grantees!
Partnering with organizations that advance educational equity statewide is core to our advocacy work. The partners we...
Testimony: 2023 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing — Elementary and Secondary Education
Students across New York State are now engaged in the most consequential school year in generations, following three...
Students Can’t Wait: Equity Priorities for New Yorkers in 2023
During our briefing, Students Can’t Wait: Equity Priorities for New Yorkers in 2023, we joined with our partners from...
Why I Teach: Believe In Their Abilities
BELIEVE IN THEIR ABILITIES Maria Rios Castillo, New York City “THEY CAN TAKE THE PATH THAT I CHOSE — THE PATH THAT IS...
Why I Teach: It’s My Responsibility
IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY Kia Debnam, Buffalo “I TEACH BECAUSE IT IS MY GIFT AND MY RESPONSIBILITY.” Why do I teach? I...
Why I Teach: Building a Community
BUILDING A COMMUNITY J. Miguel Jiménez, New York City “TEACHING FOR ME IS A HOPE TO FOSTER AND BUILD A COMMUNITY FOR...
Why I Teach: Finding Their Moment
FINDING THEIR MOMENT Mary Gilbert, Rochester “THERE IS THIS THING, THIS FEELING THAT STUDENTS GET WHEN THEY REALIZE...
A Natural Connection: An Outlet
AN OUTLET Aaron, Buffalo “SHE UNDERSTOOD ME.” Aaron graduated from the Buffalo Public Schools last year without ever...