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The need for Universal FAFSA urged by students, policymakers, advocates in New York State
Completing the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and other state aid forms can open doors to more...
New York Campaign for Early Literacy members speak on the importance of early literacy
On Tuesday, January 30, The EdTrust–New York launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy, a...
The EdTrust–New York Launches Early Literacy Campaign
Too many students in New York, particularly students of color and from low-income backgrounds, are not reading...
Testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal: Elementary and Secondary Education
February 1, 2024 Testimony provided by Jeff Smink, interim executive director, Ed Trust–NY Hello, my name is Jeff...
A look at New York State public school enrollment trends in 2022-23
New York State public schools continue to experience enrollment declines exacerbated by the pandemic. Public schools...
How Ibero-American Action League is working with newly-arrived families in Rochester
We recently spoke with Shalym Náter Vázquez, Director of Special Projects, at Ibero-American Action League, a member...
The new FAFSA is coming soon. How can students prepare now?Â
Updated December 5, 2023 Each year The EdTrust–New York updates The Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit, a...
Invest in EdTrust–NY’s collective advocacy this Giving Tuesday
The EdTrust–New York is an advocacy and policy organization, passionately advancing major, systemic changes that will...
Better Localized Data Needed to Support Migrant Students and Families in New York
By Melanie Quiroz Senior Research and Data Analyst A few weeks ago, confusion began to swirl about what might happen...
Parent leaders present plans for how they will advocate for equity in New York State
We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with eight spectacular parent leaders during the 2022-2023 Parent...
Transitioning from Ed Trust–NY: a letter from our executive director
Dear partners, advocates, friends, changemakers: As of this week, I will begin transitioning from my position as the...