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The Education Trust–New York responds to Governor Cuomo’s proposal for tuition-free college
In response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement today of his plan to offer free tuition at SUNY and CUNY 2- and 4-year colleges to eligible New Yorkers, The Education Trust–New York issued the following statement from Executive Director Ian Rosenblum: “Governor Cuomo’s...
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
Only 38 Percent of African American and 42 Percent of Latino Parents Think High School Graduates are Ready for College; 83 Percent and 80 Percent, Respectively, Agree with Need to Grade Schools; Lower-Income Parents are Among the Most Likely to See Measuring School...
Educators and Advocates Call for High Academic Standards, Equitably Implemented for All New York Students
Publication date: Nov 14, 2016 As Public Comment Period Ends, The Education Trust–New York, Educators for Excellence, New York Educator Voice Fellowship and High Achievement New York Urge State Education Leaders to Maintain High Standards and Deliver the Tools and...
Coalition of Civil Rights, Education, Parent and Business Groups Calls on Board of Regents to Prioritize Achievement, Equity in State’s ESSA Accountability Plan
New Federal Education Law Gives State Policymakers Chance to Improve Opportunity for All Students — But Risks Retreat from High Standards and Meaningful Accountability New York, NY — A dozen major civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations from across...
New Statewide Education Policy and Advocacy Organization Launches to Advance Solutions to New York’s Equity, Achievement & Opportunity Gaps
The Education Trust–New York Will Serve as a Voice for Low-Income Students and Students of Color, Providing Unrelenting Equity-Focused Advocacy Supported by Unflinching Data Analyses New York, NY – With support from state and national partners, The Education Trust–New...