by Liz Warden | Jun 11, 2024 | Press Release
NEW YORK –EdTrust-New York is deeply concerned about the potential repercussions of proposed changes to state graduation requirements on educational equity, particularly for students of color, those from low-income backgrounds, and those in historically underserved...
by Liz Warden | Mar 22, 2024 | Press Release
“The graduation data released this week strongly suggests that the graduation rate did not change pre- and post-pandemic, which raises serious concerns. These students entered high school in the fall of 2019 and had to abruptly transition to remote learning in...
by Liz Warden | Nov 14, 2023 | Press Release
The Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations on graduation measures reflect the diversity of the group as well as the commission’s deep commitment to the success of all children. The EdTrust–New York appreciates the Blue Ribbon Commission’s thoughtful and inclusive...
by Liz Warden | Feb 2, 2023 | Press Release, Statements
The following statement can be attributed to Jeff Smink, deputy director of The EdTrust–New York: “While the increase in graduation rates for the Class of 2022 appears to be good news, we remain concerned about whether it is an accurate reflection of how well students...
by Liz Warden | Sep 13, 2022 | Press Release
The following statement can be attributed to Dia Bryant, executive director of The EdTrust–New York: “We are deeply concerned by the Board of Regents’ decision today to pass an amendment allowing students scoring as low as 50% on their Regents exams to pass and earn a...
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