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EdTrust-New York issues a statement on New York State Education Department’s Announcement of the Cancellation of January 2022 Regents Examinations
The following statement can be attributed to Dia Bryant, executive director of EdTrust-New York: “We appreciate that the New York State Education Department is prioritizing student safety amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases,” said Dia Bryant, executive director...
EdTrust-New York issues statement on Governor Hochul signing the Child Poverty Reduction Act
The following statement can be attributed to Dia Bryant, executive director of EdTrust-New York: “We commend Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature for taking this crucial step toward reducing poverty among New York’s youngest residents. This legislation...
New analysis finds differing pathways to earning a degree drive inequitable outcomes in New York State’s higher education system
NEW YORK – A new analysis by the REACH NY network of civil rights, student-serving, veteran, and education organizations found that differing pathways to earning a degree drive inequitable outcomes in New York State’s higher education system. A college degree not...
New York’s education system denies students of color access to courses that prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship
Coalition of civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations calls on state leaders to take steps to ensure all students have access to rigorous coursework NEW YORK – A new analysis released today by the New York Equity Coalition found that across New York...
EdTrust-New York issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Grades 3-8 Assessment Results
The following statement can be attributed to Dia Bryant, executive director of EdTrust-New York: “We are grateful for NYSED’s commitment to reinstate the complete battery of 3-8 assessments in the spring of 2022. While the 2020-2021 3-8 assessment results cannot be...
EdTrust-New York releases updated toolkit for high schools to help students access financial aid for college, launches the 2022 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge to highlight successes
Education organizations across New York partner to support high schools in helping students complete financial aid forms for college NEW YORK – As New York high school students begin the new school year in-person, full-time since the start of the pandemic, EdTrust-New...
Poll: Majority of New York State parents indicate strong support for a remote learning option as well as safety precautions and resources for in-person instruction
As students return to school, academic, health, and social-emotional concerns are top of mind for parents across the state NEW YORK – As students across New York State return to school largely in person for the first time in 18 months, a majority of parents indicated...
Poll: New York City residents overwhelmingly support government investment in early childhood programs
New York City’s New York City’s next mayor must prioritize support for families of infants and toddlers NEW YORK – As New York City continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll found that New Yorkers overwhelmingly want the next mayor to address child...
EdTrust names Dr. Dia Bryant as executive director of EdTrust-New York
Bryant will lead an ambitious policy and advocacy agenda focused on educational equity and improving opportunities for all students NEW YORK – EdTrust is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dia Bryant as executive director of EdTrust-New York, a position in...
EdTrust-New York announces 12 high schools as winners of The New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
2021 FAFSA Completion Challenge winners highlight promising practices for helping students complete the application during school closures NEW YORK – Despite the challenges that came with supporting students with college financial aid applications while many schools...
The New York Equity Coalition outlines policy priorities for next New York City mayoral administration
Civil rights, education, parent, and business groups outline key investment areas to ensure more educational equity from early childhood through college NEW YORK – As New York City voters gear up for the Mayoral primary election later this month, the New York Equity...
Online data tool highlights critical need for New York school districts to prioritize resources to the schools with the greatest needs
New state and federal funding sources present opportunity to support students with the greatest needs and to invest in educational equity NEW YORK – New York’s largest school districts are frequently failing to provide their highest-need schools with significantly...