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The Absent Teacher Reserve: New Data and More Questions
To: Education Reporters From: Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York Evan Stone, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Educators for Excellence Date: July 13, 2018 Re: The ATR – New Data and More Questions Background In response to the New York City...
Students across New York State are #ChangingTheNarrative
Communities and school districts across New York have signed up for the My Brother's Keeper challenge, launching programs aimed at supporting students of color throughout their education. Now, the New York State Education Department is highlighting how these...
#MyHistoryMyFuture campaign kept students focused on their futures
Today’s students will write the next chapter of Black history. So to celebrate Black History Month, EdTrust–NY teamed up with the New York State Education Department and the My Brother's Keeper initiative to find out what students want the future to look like. More...
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 opinion piece published in the Albany Times...
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 economy in our opinion piece in the Democrat and...
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, 2018 Commissioner MaryEllen Elia New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 Dear Commissioner Elia: We share your and the...