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EdTrust–NY releases statement in response to changes to ESSA regulations
The following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York:"The proposed changes to…
EdTrust–NY submits public comment on New York’s ESSA regulations
August 15, 2018 Dr. Lisa LongNew York State Education DepartmentOffice of Accountability, Room 40055 Hanson PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217Via E-Mail: ESSARegCom…
The Absent Teacher Reserve: New Data and More Questions
To:Education ReportersFrom:Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New YorkEvan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence…
Albany Times Union: New York must take steps to prepare students for future
Read about why ensuring all students have access to key courses is critical for New York's future in our…
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester’s future depends on all students being ready for success
Read why access to critical courses is essential to ensuring all Rochester students can fully participate in the region's…
EdTrust–NY submits letter to state education department debunking union assertions about opt-out issues in ESSA regulations
The Education Trust–New York submitted the following letter to the New York State Education Department. June 8, 2018Commissioner MaryEllen EliaNew York S…
Newsday: Get New York State’s teacher-evaluation law right
Read why it is imperative that New York State leaders get the teacher evaluation system right in this opinion…
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…
EdTrust–NY releases statement supporting New York’s implementation of “significant disproportionality” rule
The following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York:“While the Trump Administration’s…
EdTrust–NY offers comment on teacher evaluations
"Teacher evaluation should be a tool to identify our strongest educators as well as those who need additional support.…
EdTrust–NY releases statement on New York’s results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
Results underscore need for action to improve outcomes for historically under-served groups of students and importance of maintaining accurate…
Journal News: Fix grade 3-8 state test results by boosting education quality, not lowering standards
Maintaining high and honest expectations is crucial for closing achievement gaps, we write in this opinion piece published in…
The Education Trust–New York comments on equity issues in final state budget
The following statements can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York.Improving access to a…
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…
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…
EdTrust–NY responds to release of 2017 high school graduation rate data
The following statement in response to the New York State Education Department’s release of 2017 graduation data can be…
Limited and partial information released on Absent Teacher Reserve (ATR) teachers permanently placed into NYC classroom vacancies
In response to the New York City Department of Education’s decision to permanently place teachers from the Absent Teacher…
The Education Trust–New York submits letter seeking additional information about state’s “Composite Performance Index”
The Education Trust–New York submitted the following inquiry seeking additional information about how the New York State Education Department…
EdTrust-NY statement in response to SED’s announcement of breach of data held by Questar
The following statement in response to the State Education Department’s announcement of a breach of data held by Questar…