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A look at New York State public school enrollment trends in 2022-23
An analysis of final enrollment data of NYS public schools for school year 2022-2023 finds that while enrollment is still trending down and public schools have had large enrollment losses, these declines are slowing down from their pandemic highs
Liz Warden | Jan 8, 2024 | 0 Comments | 4 min read
The Education Trust–New York Statement on NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s literacy proposal
The Governor’s proposal will help to ensure that districts across the state are providing evidence-based literacy instruction to all students, while also helping provide educators with the training and resources to implement these changes in the classroom.
Ed Trust-NY | Jan 3, 2024 | 0 Comments | 2 min read
The Education Trust–New York statement on the 2022-23 New York State assessments results
The Education Trust–New York is particularly concerned by student performance in 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) and 8th grade math, two critical indicators of future student success. For example, less than 40% of Black and Latino students scored proficient on the 3rd grade ELA and 8th grade math assessments.
Liz Warden | Dec 15, 2023 | 0 Comments | 2 min read
How Ibero-American Action League is working with newly-arrived families in Rochester
We recently spoke with Shalym Náter Vázquez, Director of Special Projects, at Ibero-American Action League, a member of The New York Equity Coalition, about the work the organization does in Rochester with newly arrived asylum seeker families.
Liz Warden | Dec 5, 2023 | 0 Comments | 5 min read
The new FAFSA is coming soon. How can students prepare now?
As we await more information on the Better FAFSA due to come in December 2023, here are a few things high school staff can help students prepare in the meantime.
Liz Warden | Dec 5, 2023 | 0 Comments | 2 min read
Invest in Ed Trust–NY’s collective advocacy this Giving Tuesday
With your support this Giving Tuesday our work can continue to advance educational justice in New York State.
Liz Warden | Nov 28, 2023 | 0 Comments | 2 min read
