Maintaining high and meaningful expectations is vital to identifying and addressing the achievement and opportunity gaps that hold so many students back from being successful.
EdTrust–NY submits public comment in support of the revised ESSA regulations approved by the Board of Regents
Read moreNovember 1, 2018Dr. Lisa LongNew York State Education DepartmentVia E-Mail: ESSARegComment@nysed.govDear Dr. Long:We share the State Education Department and…
Statement in response to NYSUT lawsuit attacking teacher equity provisions in New York’s ESSA regulations
Read moreThe following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, executive director of The Education Trust–New York:“The State Education Department…
EdTrust–NY issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Spring 2018 Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Assessment Results
Read moreThe following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York:“This year’s state test…
EdTrust–NY releases statement in response to changes to ESSA regulations
Read moreThe following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York:"The proposed changes to…
EdTrust–NY submits public comment on New York’s ESSA regulations
Read moreAugust 15, 2018 Dr. Lisa LongNew York State Education DepartmentOffice of Accountability, Room 40055 Hanson PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217Via E-Mail: ESSARegCom…
Albany Times Union: New York must take steps to prepare students for future
Read moreRead about why ensuring all students have access to key courses is critical for New York's future in our…
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester’s future depends on all students being ready for success
Read moreRead why access to critical courses is essential to ensuring all Rochester students can fully participate in the region's…
EdTrust–NY submits letter to state education department debunking union assertions about opt-out issues in ESSA regulations
Read moreThe Education Trust–New York submitted the following letter to the New York State Education Department. June 8, 2018Commissioner MaryEllen EliaNew York S…
EdTrust–NY releases statement on New York’s results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
Read moreResults underscore need for action to improve outcomes for historically under-served groups of students and importance of maintaining accurate…
Journal News: Fix grade 3-8 state test results by boosting education quality, not lowering standards
Read moreMaintaining high and honest expectations is crucial for closing achievement gaps, we write in this opinion piece published in…
New EdTrust–NY analysis of graduation rates and “4+1” diploma pathways presents a mixed picture of progress on college and career readiness
Read moreA new report by The Education Trust–New York offers a first look at how school districts are implementing the…
EdTrust–NY responds to release of 2017 high school graduation rate data
Read moreThe following statement in response to the New York State Education Department’s release of 2017 graduation data can be…
The Education Trust–New York submits letter seeking additional information about state’s “Composite Performance Index”
Read moreThe Education Trust–New York submitted the following inquiry seeking additional information about how the New York State Education Department…
The Education Trust–New York submits public comment on new pathway to a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma
Read moreThe Education Trust–New York submitted the following public comment on the new pathway to a New York State High…
The Education Trust–New York offers comment on independent peer review of New York State’s ESSA plan
Read moreThe following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director, The Education Trust–New York:"This independent review of New…
Coalition of civil rights, education, parent and business groups comments on New York Board of Regents submission of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability plan
Read moreNEW YORK – The accountability plan approved by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday for submission…
EdTrust–NY analysis of 2017 state assessment results finds important progress, but data show schools must improve opportunity for students of color regardless of their income level
Read moreAnalysis also suggests disproportionate number of low-income student “opt-outs” in dozens of low- and average-needs school districtsNEW YORK –…
EdTrust–NY issues statement on New York State Education Department release of Spring 2017 Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Assessment Results
Read moreThe following statement can be attributed to The Education Trust–New York Executive Director Ian Rosenblum:“This year’s achievement results show…
The Education Trust—New York’s Statement In Response to Draft State ESSA Plan
Read moreFollowing the New York State draft plan release under the Every Student Success Act (ESSA) today, Ian Rosenblum, Executive…
U.S. Senate vote to overturn ESSA regulation ‘does not change the fact that the law is the law,’ says The Education Trust–New York
Read moreIn response to the United States Senate's vote to overturn the federal government’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability regulations, The…