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The Education Trust–New York Statement Supporting Universal FAFSA Legislation
The Education Trust–New York supports adoption of the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) legislation to ensure more high school students access the critical funding needed to make higher education possible.
Liz Warden | Apr 11, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
The Education Trust–New York statement on graduation data for the class of 2023
The data released by NYSED lacks transparency in terms of how many students graduated with exemptions or other changes made to the graduation requirements during the pandemic.
Liz Warden | Mar 22, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
Arlen Benjamin-Gomez named executive director of The Education Trust–New York
Prior to joining Ed Trust–NY, Arlen worked as an education equity advocate and policymaker for more than 20 years, deeply rooted in the fabric of New York. She recently served as an education equity advisor and consultant, collaborating closely with states, districts, and nonprofit organizations to propel racial, socioeconomic, and cultural equity in education.
Liz Warden | Mar 21, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
Child tax credits help. The Working Families Tax Credit can do even more.
Read more from Amy Lee Funes, a NYC parent, on how the Working Families Tax Credit is one way that New York State can show a commitment to young children and their families.
Liz Warden | Mar 19, 2024 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
Preliminary Budget Hearing Testimony: Child Care in NYC
New York City cannot create an equitable, comprehensive system of care without including explicit strategies that center the unique needs of infants, toddlers, and support the most marginalized of families. We offer the following recommendations to ensure that a high-quality early childhood care and education system is accessible and affordable for all families.
Liz Warden | Mar 18, 2024 | 0 Comments | 4 min read
Ed Trust–NY launches the 2024 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
As New York high school students make plans for their higher education, The Education Trust–New York is supporting those efforts with the launch of the 2024 New York FASFA Completion Challenge.
Liz Warden | Mar 6, 2024 | 0 Comments | 4 min read
