Ensuring Equity Online
The school year that is now nearly halfway complete has been exceptionally challenging for New York students and educators.
The ongoing effects of the pandemic, ever-evolving adjustments to teaching and learning, and the continued national reckoning with systemic racism are all taking their toll on educators and their students.
Yet across New York State, students and educators continue to persevere through one of the most challenging times facing schools in our lifetime.
Here are their stories.
How New York Educators are Working to Ensure Equity Online
The Education Trust–New York Statement Supporting Universal FAFSA Legislation
The Education Trust–New York supports adoption of the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) legislation to ensure more high school students access the critical funding needed to make higher education possible.
The Education Trust–New York statement on graduation data for the class of 2023
The data released by NYSED lacks transparency in terms of how many students graduated with exemptions or other changes made to the graduation requirements during the pandemic.
Arlen Benjamin-Gomez named executive director of The Education Trust–New York
Prior to joining Ed Trust–NY, Arlen worked as an education equity advocate and policymaker for more than 20 years, deeply rooted in the fabric of New York. She recently served as an education equity advisor and consultant, collaborating closely with states, districts, and nonprofit organizations to propel racial, socioeconomic, and cultural equity in education.
Child tax credits help. The Working Families Tax Credit can do even more.
Read more from Amy Lee Funes, a NYC parent, on how the Working Families Tax Credit is one way that New York State can show a commitment to young children and their families.
Preliminary Budget Hearing Testimony: Child Care in NYC
New York City cannot create an equitable, comprehensive system of care without including explicit strategies that center the unique needs of infants, toddlers, and support the most marginalized of families. We offer the following recommendations to ensure that a high-quality early childhood care and education system is accessible and affordable for all families.
Ed Trust–NY launches the 2024 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
As New York high school students make plans for their higher education, The Education Trust–New York is supporting those efforts with the launch of the 2024 New York FASFA Completion Challenge.
The need for Universal FAFSA urged by students, policymakers, advocates in New York State
Universal FAFSA completion policies require that all high school seniors complete the application and receive support. Ideally, these policies also include opt-outs for students.
New York Campaign for Early Literacy members speak on the importance of early literacy
Several Campaign members and state leaders joined us at the New York State Capitol calling out the need for urgent action while acknowledging progress across the state.
The Education Trust–New York Launches Early Literacy Campaign
On January 30th, The Education Trust–New York announced it is continuing its work on literacy with the launch of The New York Campaign for Early Literacy. Dozens of education advocates gathered at the state capital in Albany to call on state leaders for change.
Testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal: Elementary and Secondary Education
As an organization committed to pursuing equity in education, our work focuses on ensuring policies, structures, and systems exist such that all children are equipped with the skills and resources necessary to be successful in whatever paths they may choose for college or career and beyond.