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 Education Trust–New York appreciates the Blue Ribbon Commission’s thoughtful and...
by Liz Warden | Feb 2, 2023 | Press Release, Statements
The following statement can be attributed to Jeff Smink, deputy director of The Education Trust–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...
by Liz Warden | Sep 13, 2022 | Press Release
The following statement can be attributed to Dia Bryant, executive director of The Education Trust–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...
by Liz Warden | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog
New York students have endured incredible challenges and disruptions to their learning during the ongoing pandemic, which has exacerbated many pre-existing educational inequities. Advocates in the education equity space can agree we all want students to graduate high...
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