New York schools disproportionately impose out-of-school suspensions on Black students
Statewide, districts suspended a student at least once every minute during the 2016-17 school yearNEW YORK – New York…
The Education Trust–New York 2018 Annual Report
The Education Trust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right…
New report shows 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 proposes a “5×25” agenda, calling on state leaders to fulfill 5…
Lower-income communities face nearly $30 billion in student loan debt
As state leaders work to finalize budget, Ed Trust–NY report highlights policies that would improve equity and economic opportunityDrawing…
New EdTrust–NY analysis of graduation rates and “4+1” diploma pathways presents a mixed picture of progress on college and career readiness
A new report by The Education Trust–New York offers a first look at how school districts are implementing the…
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 —…
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…
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…
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 districtsNEW YORK –…
The Education Trust–New York 2017 Annual Report
In its first year, The Education Trust–New York worked with partners to address the equity issues that hold too…
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…
Achievement and Opportunity in New York State
Across New York State, only 40 percent of ninth-grade students graduate from high school on time and with the skills they…
Lower-Income Communities Shoulder $35 Billion in Student Loan Debt But See Little Benefit from ‘Excelsior Scholarships,’ New Data Reveal
The Education Trust–New York Applauds Tuition-Free Plan for Advancing a College-Going Culture for All New York Students, While Calling…
Four Big Equity Issues in this Year’s Executive Budget
Following the release of Governor Cuomo's 2017-18 Executive Budget, The Education Trust–New York has identified four of the educational…
High Standards, Equitably Implemented for All New York Students
To reach their full potential, all New York State students—especially those who are starting furthest behind—need to be taught…
Toward Justice for All?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind, gives states considerable flexibility to craft their…
