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5 Things to Know About the Influx of Migrant Students in New York
Migrant students may face and present unique challenges to education systems, and they add to the great diversity of our state and our history of resilience and opportunity. It is important to keep their strengths as well as their needs in mind as we welcome them into our communities and advocate for their educational needs so that they too can share in all that schools have to offer.
Liz Warden | Oct 4, 2023 | 0 Comments | 5 min read
Honoring our 2023 Equity Champions at the New York Education Equity Benefit
On September 12, The Education Trust–New York hosted the New York Education Equity Benefit — a gathering of education advocates, leaders, and stakeholders across New York State.
Liz Warden | Sep 28, 2023 | 0 Comments | 1 min read
Ed Trust–NY statement on NYSED and the Board of Regents’ vision for literacy
The Education Trust–New York finds it promising that the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) and the Board of Regents have embraced the science of reading and are prioritizing the matter of literacy through a P-20 initiative.
Liz Warden | Sep 23, 2023 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling is a threat to equity in New York
Diversity is core to the fabric of our state. In the coming months, we are hopeful that New York State leaders make clear strides to maintain diversity on campuses in the wake of this ruling.
Liz Warden | Jun 29, 2023 | 0 Comments | 3 min read
New report reveals an early literacy crisis in Monroe County and outlines solutions to boost reading outcomes
The report shows that districts responding to Monroe County's early literacy crisis with a slow, but uneven shift toward alignment with the science of reading, an evidence-based approach to teaching reading. The report also shares examples of promising practices from school districts, local universities, and community-based organizations.
Liz Warden | Jun 29, 2023 | 0 Comments | 5 min read
The Education Trust–New York announces 12 high schools as winners of The New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
These 12 schools exemplify a commitment to helping students access critical financial aid and support them in completing their applications
Liz Warden | Jun 15, 2023 | 0 Comments | 12 min read
