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New York ranks near bottom of states in new analysis of school funding disparities
A new analysis by The Education Trust found that New York State has one of the most inequitable school funding systems in the nation, with districts serving large proportions of low-income students and students of color having on average fewer resources than other...
Proposal for state to stop ‘trickle-down education funding’ offers chance to advance equity and improve opportunity for students
The level of school funding and how those resources are invested play an important role in student success — helping to determine whether students have access to strong educators, enroll in higher-level and advanced courses, are taught using modern textbooks and...
EdTrust–NY urges state leaders to advance policies that enhance education equity
As state leaders set their priorities for the upcoming budget and legislative season, we urge them to advance policies that improve opportunity and achievement for students at all levels of New York’s education system, from early childhood to K-12 education to college...
Homeless and formerly homeless students in New York are half as likely to meet state academic standards as their peers
Coalition of civil rights, education, parent and business organizations calls on New York State to focus on the needs of students in temporary housing NEW YORK – Ten percent of all students who took the New York State grade 3-8 assessments in 2015-2016 were either...
The Education Trust–New York and Educators for Excellence-New York call for ‘full and immediate transparency’ on New York City’s placement of teachers from the Absent Teacher Reserve (ATR)
Educators for Excellence-New York and The Education Trust–New York today filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the New York City Department of Education seeking the public release of data on placement of teachers from the Absent Teacher Reserve (ATR)....
EdTrust-NY releases first-ever look at educator diversity in districts across New York
One-third of all New York schools have no Latino or Black teachers, new report from Ed Trust–NY reveals More than 115,000 Latino and Black students – 10 percent – are enrolled in schools without a single same-race/ethnicity teacher NEW YORK – Latino and Black...
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
NEW YORK – The accountability plan approved by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday for submission to the U.S. Department of Education represents a critical moment for the future of accountability and school support and improvement in New York, according to a...
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
Analysis also suggests disproportionate number of low-income student “opt-outs” in dozens of low- and average-needs school districts NEW YORK – New York State’s Spring 2017 achievement results for students in grades 3-8 show continued modest progress statewide, though...
The Education Trust–New York Names Abja Midha as Deputy Director and Tiffany Lankes as Communications Director
NEW 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 statewide experience in equity-focused advocacy and education...
New Report Urges New York School Districts to Better Protect and Support Immigrant Students and Families
Research findings highlight positive practices, raise serious questions about how schools ensure safe and inclusive learning environments for immigrant students NEW YORK – As the families of more than 190,000 immigrant students across New York State wrestle with the...
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...