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#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...
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 piece in Newsday.
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 Commitments to every student entering sixth grade in Fall 2018 NEW YORK – Across New York State, the education system denies...