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
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 of The New York Equity Coalition, about the work the organization does in Rochester with newly arrived asylum seeker families.
The new FAFSA is coming soon. How can students prepare now?
As we await more information on the Better FAFSA due to come in December 2023, here are a few things high school staff can help students prepare in the meantime.
Invest in Ed Trust–NY’s collective advocacy this Giving Tuesday
With your support this Giving Tuesday our work can continue to advance educational justice in New York State.
The Education Trust–New York Empowers Parents with the Launch of Early Childhood Policy & Advocacy Lab
The Early Childhood Policy & Advocacy Lab to empower and expand parent leaders’ knowledge of critical early childhood issues, NYC and NYS funding sources, available programs, and resources, and to support parent advocacy efforts.
The Education Trust–New York statement on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures Recommendations
The Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations on graduation measures reflect the diversity of the group as well as the commission’s deep commitment to the success of all children.
Better Localized Data Needed to Support Migrant Students and Families in New York
Data from the city and state departments of education about which districts have experienced the biggest increases in enrollment considering the influx of migrant students could begin to illuminate where greater targeted support is needed.
Parent leaders present plans for how they will advocate for equity in New York State
To cumulate their Parent Advocate Policy Lab experience with Ed Trust–NY, parent leaders presented plans to address a challenge in their communities and apply tools from the Lab. Here are some of the ways these parent leaders will continue advancing educational equity in their communities.
Transitioning from Ed Trust–NY: a letter from our executive director
“While I have relished the demanding role of leading Ed Trust–NY over the past three years, I am well aware that the battle for genuine educational equity will persist in its difficulty. To secure a promising and prosperous future for all children, we must have our most dedicated advocates at the forefront, operating at their peak. Now, it is time for me to seek respite.”
Federal Pandemic Relief Spending in New York: An Update
As of August 2023, New York had used only 34.9% of its $9 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding — ranking 47th in state progress toward spending its total ESSER allocation (spending 49.5%).
5 Things to Know About the Influx of Migrant Students in New York
Migrant students may face and present unique challenges to education systems, and they add to the great diversity of our state and our history of resilience and opportunity. It is important to keep their strengths as well as their needs in mind as we welcome them into our communities and advocate for their educational needs so that they too can share in all that schools have to offer.