The New York Equity Coalition is a group of civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations committed to fighting for higher achievement and greater opportunities for all students in New York State. Learn more about the coalition at equityinedny.org.
#NYEquityAdvocate: Samuel L. Radford III
Read moreIn this special installment of the Equity Advocate, we’ll be featuring some of our long-time partners to celebrate our…
New analysis finds disparities in graduation pathways for historically under-served groups of students
Read moreCivil rights, education, parent, business organizations highlight solutions through course access equity and strengthening graduation measuresNEW YORK – School…
Civil rights, education, parent & business groups commend NYSED for new guidance on improving equitable access to advanced coursework
Read moreNew state policy will help eliminate unnecessary enrollment barriers that limit course access for students of color and other…
New York schools disproportionately impose out-of-school suspensions on Black students
Read moreStatewide, districts suspended a student at least once every minute during the 2016-17 school yearNEW YORK – New York…
Poll: Recent grads call for more rigorous college and career preparation in high schools
Read moreAbout half of New York State high school graduates report taking at least one remedial course in collegeNEW YORK…
Legislators, superintendents, business leaders, parents, and students join together to ensure all students have access to critical courses
Read moreKey stakeholders respond to report finding that Latino and Black students across New York are denied access to critical…
Albany Times Union: New York must take steps to prepare students for future
Read moreRead about why ensuring all students have access to key courses is critical for New York's future in our…
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester’s future depends on all students being ready for success
Read moreRead why access to critical courses is essential to ensuring all Rochester students can fully participate in the region's…
New report shows New York’s education system denies students of color access to courses that prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship
Read moreCoalition of civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations proposes a “5×25” agenda, calling on state leaders to fulfill 5…
Homeless and formerly homeless students in New York are half as likely to meet state academic standards as their peers
Read moreCoalition of civil rights, education, parent and business organizations calls on New York State to focus on the needs…
Coalition of civil rights, education, parent and business groups comments on New York Board of Regents submission of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability plan
Read moreNEW YORK – The accountability plan approved by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday for submission…
ESSA coalition urges Education Commissioner to revise timeline, ensure diverse communities are heard
Read moreThe Honorable MaryEllen EliaCommissioner of Education and Presidentof the University of the State of New YorkNew York State Education…
New York State’s Public School Parents Believe Schools Are Not Preparing Students for College and Careers and Support Efforts to Measure and Improve School Performance, New Statewide Poll Finds
Read moreOnly 38 Percent of African American and 42 Percent of Latino Parents Think High School Graduates are Ready for…
Release of ESSA “High Concept Ideas” – A First-Look Analysis
Read moreTo: Education Reporters & Editorial Board MembersFrom: Buffalo Urban League, The Business Council of New York State, Committee for…
Coalition of Civil Rights, Education, Parent and Business Groups Calls on Board of Regents to Prioritize Achievement, Equity in State’s ESSA Accountability Plan
Read moreNew Federal Education Law Gives State Policymakers Chance to Improve Opportunity for All Students — But Risks Retreat from…
Toward Justice for All?
Read moreThe Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind, gives states considerable flexibility to craft their…
