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…
‘Equal is not the same as equitable’: Large New York school districts are not doing enough to prioritize resources to the schools with the greatest needs
Read moreNYschoolfunding.org allows parents, educators, policymakers and the public to see whether resources are reaching the students who most need…
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…
The Absent Teacher Reserve: New Data and More Questions
Read moreTo:Education ReportersFrom:Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New YorkEvan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for ExcellenceDate:July 13,…
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…
Lower-income communities face nearly $30 billion in student loan debt
Read moreAs state leaders work to finalize budget, Ed Trust–NY report highlights policies that would improve equity and economic opportunityDrawing…
New EdTrust–NY analysis of graduation rates and “4+1” diploma pathways presents a mixed picture of progress on college and career readiness
Read moreA new report by The Education Trust–New York offers a first look at how school districts are implementing the…
New York ranks near bottom of states in new analysis of school funding disparities
Read moreA new analysis by The Education Trust found that New York State has one of the most inequitable school…
Limited and partial information released on Absent Teacher Reserve (ATR) teachers permanently placed into NYC classroom vacancies
Read moreIn response to the New York City Department of Education’s decision to permanently place teachers from the Absent Teacher…
Proposal for state to stop ‘trickle-down education funding’ offers chance to advance equity and improve opportunity for students
Read moreThe level of school funding and how those resources are invested play an important role in student success —…
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…
Teachers from NYC Absent Teacher Reserve were disproportionately placed in schools that serve Black and low-income students
Read moreThe release of this limited information about placement of teachers from the Absent Teacher Reserve (ATR) reveals that the…
EdTrust-NY releases first-ever look at educator diversity in districts across New York
Read moreOne-third of all New York schools have no Latino or Black teachers, new report from Ed Trust–NY reveals More than…
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…
EdTrust–NY analysis of 2017 state assessment results finds important progress, but data show schools must improve opportunity for students of color regardless of their income level
Read moreAnalysis also suggests disproportionate number of low-income student “opt-outs” in dozens of low- and average-needs school districtsNEW YORK –…
Four big education equity stories to watch this school year
Read moreAs students across New York head back to class, here are the big issues educators, policy makers and advocates…
The Education Trust–New York Names Abja Midha as Deputy Director and Tiffany Lankes as Communications Director
Read moreNEW YORK – The Education Trust–New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Abja Midha as its Deputy Director and Tiffany Lankes as its Communications Director. Abja and Tiffany bring tremendous…
New Report Urges New York School Districts to Better Protect and Support Immigrant Students and Families
Read moreResearch findings highlight positive practices, raise serious questions about how schools ensure safe and inclusive learning environments for immigrant…
Lower-Income Communities Shoulder $35 Billion in Student Loan Debt But See Little Benefit from ‘Excelsior Scholarships,’ New Data Reveal
Read moreThe Education Trust–New York Applauds Tuition-Free Plan for Advancing a College-Going Culture for All New York Students, While Calling…
Four Big Equity Issues in this Year’s Executive Budget
Read moreFollowing the release of Governor Cuomo's 2017-18 Executive Budget, The Education Trust–New York has identified four of the educational…
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