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Warning Bells: The Growing Proficiency Crisis Among New York Students
A new analysis of 2022-23 state assessment data reveals troubling outcomes for New York’s students overall, and inequitable results for students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.
Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit
We partnered with organizations across NY to create a toolkit with 6 steps high schools can use to help seniors complete the FAFSA.
Adopting Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid in New York
Learn more about what Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion policies entail and how a Universal FAFSA policy could help with FAFSA completion in New York State.
Celebrating Progress on Educator Diversity in New York
This report on educator diversity draws lessons from how the New York State Education Department (NYSED), local school districts, institutions of higher education, schools, and advocates are working toward improving educator diversity and retaining teachers of color.
A look at New York State public school enrollment trends in 2022-23
Public schools in New York state have seen enrollment decline for the better part of the last decade. Data from the 2022-2023 school year, however, shows that the declines have finally begun to slow.
School Leader Diversity in New York State
While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, a new by the New York Equity Coalition shows school level leadership does not represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population in New York State public schools. The analysis reveals more than half of students attend a school without any school leaders of color.
Teacher Retention in New York State
An analysis of educator retention data in New York State (NYS) from SY 2018-19 to 2021-22 shows that New York State public schools are challenged to retain teachers of color, in particular Black, American Indian, and Latinx teachers.
A Call to Action: The State of Early Literacy in Monroe County
The report shows that districts responding to Monroe County’s early literacy crisis with a slow, but uneven shift toward alignment with the science of reading, an evidence-based approach to teaching reading. The report also shares examples of promising practices from school districts, local universities, and community-based organizations.
The State of Early Literacy in New York
This report elevates the widespread use of non-evidence-based practices in the teaching of reading, and shares recommendations on how state and local leaders can address New York’s poor reading outcomes by anchoring reading and literacy instruction in the science of reading.
Shifting Student Populations: Enrollment Trends
Our analysis of K-12 enrollment trends over the past five years reveals major shifts across the state, showing decreases at traditional public and private schools and increases at charters and homeschools.
Memo: Understanding the true cost of child care in New York State
This memo summarizes the results of an analysis completed in 2022 to estimate the true cost of providing high-quality child care across New York State.
True Cost of High-Quality Child Care Model
The Education Trust—NY, in partnership with the Raising NY coalition, commissioned Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS), to create a comprehensive child care cost model to inform advocacy efforts and anchor policy innovation in a data-informed set of principles and strategies that guide positive and equitable change for children, families, and providers in New York State.
State of the State 2023 Priorities
A critical moment: Governor Hochul’s State of the State presents ideas and opportunities to advance educational equity
Representation Matters
Despite bodies of research that show access to diverse teachers is important for all students and efforts to improve diversity across New York State, this new analysis shows that between the 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 school years New York failed to move the needle in cultivating a more diverse teacher workforce.
Funding Accountability with ARPA and ESSER
In the New York Equity Coalition’s analysis of Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending, we break down how the Big 5 districts in New York have allocated funds so far.
Pandemic Proficiency
Check out the New York Equity Coalition’s in-depth look at Math and ELA proficiency in the 2021-2022 school year.
Finding the Perfect Pathway
This guide offers middle and high school students the important information they need to know about their options once they graduate from high school and tips for how to plan the next phase of their education. We provide detailed information for five possible higher...
What’s behind the state’s improved graduation rates?
A new analysis by the New York Equity Coalition found that while the state’s graduation rate has steadily risen in recent years, a reliance on exemptions from Regents exams and regulatory changes may have inflated the increases.
To and Through
Are New York high schools preparing graduates to persist to and through college? Find out by viewing our updated data tool and report.
The Education Trust–New York’s 2022 Equity Priorities
Check out our 2022 policy priorities, analysis of the New York State budget, and more.
Investing in Equity
Read our takeaways from Governor Hochul’s 2023 Executive Budget, which includes a number of critical investments that will help to support New York’s children and families beginning at birth through college and into the workforce.
Within Our Reach
Thousands of New York students are under-enrolled in advanced coursework or attend schools that do not offer these courses. Learn more.
Keeping Our Eye on Equity
A majority of New York parents indicated that they would choose a remote learning option if one were available, according to our Fall 2021 poll.
Our Future: Addressing New York City’s Child Care Crisis
A new poll found that New Yorkers overwhelmingly want the next mayor to address child care needs.
My School Funding
Learn about how much funding schools across New York get and how you can advocate for more equitable spending.
Investing in an Equitable Future
Read more about three ways New York school districts can use American Rescue Plan funding to advance educational equity.
Equity Alert: Graduating into Uncertainty
Click here to see an analysis of the use of Regents exams exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ensuring Equity Online
New York students and educators continue to persevere through one of the most challenging times facing schools. Here are their stories.
REACH NY
View our latest reports by the REACH NY network, which is dedicated to a statewide postsecondary equity agenda.
Reopening Stronger 2020-2021
The ’20-21 school year represents an opportunity for our education system to recommit to support the success of all students whether students are learning in-person, remotely, or a blend of the two.
Re-Opening Plan Analysis: 2020-2021
As school districts prepare for the fall, it is essential to prioritize educational equity alongside the paramount health and safety requirements.
Pandemic Response
On this page you will find resources for policymakers and education leaders designed to focus on the needs of historically underserved groups of students during this crisis.
Equity Alert: The State of the Diploma
In this policy brief, The New York Equity Coalition examines the use of alternative “4+1”pathways for Regents and Local diplomas, the overall role of Local diplomas, and whether all groups of students have equitable access to advanced opportunities.
Stolen Time: New York State’s Suspension Crisis
New York schools imposed out-of-school suspensions on an average of at least one student a minute, every hour of the school day.
New Yorks Future Teachers
Our Educator Equity Snapshots spotlight the importance of data transparency, availability, and usefulness in teacher preparation in New York.
The First Frontier of Equity
Read our recommendations on improving data, transparency, and usefulness in teacher preparation programs.
The Educator Diversity Playbook
View our report that highlights five steps school districts can take to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
See Our Truth
Explore our resources on the state of teacher and school leader diversity in New York and why it matters for our students, educators, and future.