by Liz Warden | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog
Across New York, federal policy changes are threatening the health and well-being of millions of children, students, and families. Cuts to vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP will strip coverage and benefits for New Yorkers — all to fund tax cuts for the wealthy,...
by Liz Warden | Jun 11, 2025 | Press Release, Statements
New York, NY — Arlen Benjamin-Gomez, executive director of EdTrust-New York, issued the following statement in response to federal agency raids targeting immigrants in New York: The recent detainment of two New York City public school students by federal immigration...
by Liz Warden | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
On April 3, EdTrust-New York’s executive director Arlen Benjamin-Gomez joined Lisette Nieves, president of the Fund for the City of New York, and Denise Forte, president and CEO of EdTrust national, to discuss EdTrust-New York’s recent impact report and how the...
by Liz Warden | Mar 20, 2025 | Press Release, Statements
NEW YORK — President Trump’s call to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education undermines decades of progress in civil rights, educational equity, and workforce development. The department plays a key role in upholding equality protections for students. Without it,...
by Liz Warden | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
Closing the U.S. Department of Education undermines decades of progress in civil rights, educational equity, and workforce development. EdTrust-New York affirms this is not just a federal issue – it’s a national one that impacts students in every state, including New...
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