Recent Press Releases and news
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EdTrust-New York: New NAEP Data Reveals Crisis in New York Schools with Persistent Gaps for Black and Latinx Students
Except for fourth grade math, New York’s NAEP scores in reading and math have stagnated or declined over the past 25 years. These results make it clear that current approaches, especially in middle grades, are failing students. We cannot continue with the same strategies and expect different outcomes.
EdTrust-New York Denounces Trump Administration’s Policy on Immigration Arrests in Schools
EdTrust-New York strongly condemns the Trump administration’s decision to allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools. This policy directly threatens the safety and well-being of students who are undocumented and from mixed-status families, driving many to avoid school out of fear. Schools must remain safe, welcoming, and supportive environments for all students and their families, regardless of immigration status. This policy directly undermines that core principle.
EdTrust-New York Responds to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address
EdTrust-New York calls for stronger commitments to educational equity and looks forward to collaborating with the Governor and Legislature to ensure the inclusion of the following proposals in the final 2025 State Budget.
New York Fails to Seize Critical Opportunity to Support Vulnerable Families with Child Care Bill Vetoes
This past week, while Governor Hochul toured New York to discuss affordability, she vetoed two bills that could have made child care more accessible for our most vulnerable families.
Call to Action: Governor Hochul Must Sign Critical Child Care Bills
The Governor’s immediate signature on these bills is essential for ensuring that New York’s youngest and most vulnerable residents receive the care and education they urgently need. The proposed child care legislation marks a transformative shift towards a more equitable system.
EdTrust-New York Encouraged By Rockefeller Institute’s Foundation Aid Report for Equity Focus and Calls for Ongoing Stakeholder Engagement
The Rockefeller Institute’s recommendations highlight the need for further research and cost modeling to ensure the formula provides sufficient funding for a sound basic education for all students.
EdTrust-New York Executive Budget Request, FY2025-26
Our policy agenda is premised on the belief that all children can succeed in school when provided with high-quality, culturally relevant instruction and support that is equity-driven, data-centered, and student-focused.
EdTrust-New York Releases New Report on Systemic Barriers in Early Childhood and Poverty-Reduction Programs
The report delves into both qualitative and quantitative data to uncover the barriers faced by families, particularly those of color, immigrant families, and low-income households, as they navigate complex systems to access poverty-reduction and early childhood programs.
EdTrust-New York Calls for Essential Updates to Foundation Aid Formula
The Foundation Aid formula plays a critical role in ensuring equitable funding for schools serving students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. Our commitment is to ensure that all students achieve high levels of success from early childhood through college completion.
EdTrust-New York Statement on Preliminary 2023-24 Statewide Assessment Results
We commend NYSED for releasing this important data before the school year begins to help inform instruction and provide information to parents. Last year, there was no public release of statewide assessment data until December. However, the newly released data is insufficient—it lacks disaggregation by student subgroups, does not detail district and school outcomes, and does not specify when and how parents will be receiving this information.
EdTrust-New York Statement on Middle School Math Investments
The decision to adopt Illustrative Mathematics across eight districts and provide centrally-funded professional learning demonstrates a clear commitment to enhancing math instruction for students and educators. This investment is poised to equip students with the foundational skills they need to succeed in higher-level mathematics and beyond.
EdTrust-New York Statement on the Conclusion of the New York Legislative Session
EdTrust-NY and our coalition partners championed innovative legislation during this legislative session, making significant strides to support families facing the greatest challenges in accessing child care.