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EdTrust–NY issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Spring 2017 Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Assessment Results
The following statement can be attributed to The Education Trust–New York Executive Director Ian Rosenblum:“This year’s achievement results show…
The Education Trust–New York applauds Commissioner Elia’s decision to remove Carl Paladino from Buffalo School Board
The following statement can be attributed to The Education Trust–New York Executive Director Ian Rosenblum:"There is no room for…
The Education Trust–New York issues public comment on proposal for teacher certification at SUNY-authorized charter schools
The Education Trust–New York submitted the following letter in response to SUNY's proposed teacher certification regulation for SUNY-authorized charter…
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 Di…
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…
The Education Trust—New York’s Statement In Response to Draft State ESSA Plan
Following the New York State draft plan release under the Every Student Success Act (ESSA) today, Ian Rosenblum, Executive…
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…
The Education Trust–New York Releases Statement on Final State Budget
The Education Trust–New York, an equity-focused statewide education policy and advocacy organization, issued the following statement from Executive Director…
The Education Trust–NY Issues Statement in Response to the Elimination of the Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST) for Teacher Certification in NY
The following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York:"With research showing that…
U.S. Senate vote to overturn ESSA regulation ‘does not change the fact that the law is the law,’ says The Education Trust–New York
In response to the United States Senate's vote to overturn the federal government’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability regulations, The…
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…
ESSA coalition urges Education Commissioner to revise timeline, ensure diverse communities are heard
The Honorable MaryEllen EliaCommissioner of Education and Presidentof the University of the State of New YorkNew York State Education…
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-…
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…
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…
Educators and Advocates Call for High Academic Standards, Equitably Implemented for All New York Students
As Public Comment Period Ends, The Education Trust–New York, Educators for Excellence, New York Educator Voice Fellowship and High…
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…
Toward Justice for All?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind, gives states considerable flexibility to craft their…
The Education Trust-New York’s Comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Rulemaking – Accountability and State Plans
The Honorable John B. King, Jr.SecretaryU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue SWWashington, DC 20202Docket ID ED-2016-OESE-0032;Proposed Rulemaking—A…
