by Liz Warden | Oct 30, 2024 | Blog
By Arlen Benjamin-Gomez, Executive Director of EdTrust-New York In today’s job market, higher education is increasingly essential. By the 2030s, most good jobs will require a bachelor’s degree, making it vital that students graduate high school with the...
by Liz Warden | Jun 11, 2024 | Statements
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 | Statements
“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 | Mar 21, 2024 | Press Release
NEW YORK – EdTrust is pleased to announce the appointment of Arlen Benjamin-Gomez as executive director of EdTrust-New York. She will lead the organization’s progressive policy and advocacy agenda focused on educational equity for all New York students from birth...
by Liz Warden | Nov 14, 2023 | Statements
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. EdTrust-New York appreciates the Blue Ribbon Commission’s thoughtful and inclusive review...
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