Recent Press Releases and news
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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.
EdTrust-New York Statement on Changing High School Graduation Requirements
While we support the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) move to expand diploma pathways for students, our primary concern is that the proposed changes to graduation requirements will lead to varying standards of rigor across districts.
EdTrust-New York Announces the 2024 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge Winners
Recognizing exceptional public high schools across New York State, this accolade celebrates their dedication and efforts in aiding students to complete the FAFSA, a pivotal gateway for students from low-income backgrounds, students from immigrant households, and first-generation students to access crucial financial aid for higher education.
Call for Urgent Action: New York State assessment report analysis reveals proficiency crisis for students
A recent analysis the 2022-23 New York State Education Department (NYSED) assessments has revealed alarming disparities in student outcomes, particularly among students of color and from low-income backgrounds. These findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive action to address inequities in education and support student success statewide.