relentless advocates of educational justice for students across New York State — particularly those of color or living in poverty

Equity-Driven

Data-Centered

Student-Focused

Equity Alert: The Growing Proficiency Crisis Among New York Students

Issues

Early Childhood

K-12

Higher Education

How We Work

We seek to promote equity-focused education policies and implement systemic change by:

Working alongside a diverse group of partners, including families, civil rights groups, organizations representing children with disabilities, faith and business leaders, education reform organizations, and others to create lasting change.

Delivering hard-hitting data analyses that shed light on the urgent challenges facing our public schools.

Presenting opportunities and solutions for state policymakers to advance equity and educational justice.

Driving public demand for policies and programs that raise academic achievement and close opportunity gaps.

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In New York City Public Schools, Brown v. Board remains…unfulfilled

In New York City Public Schools, Brown v. Board remains…unfulfilled

This year, May 17th marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that banned segregation in public schools, stating that separating children based on race was unconstitutional. And here in New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, that goal remains unfulfilled. School segregation continues to be the worst in the nation.

Call for Urgent Action: New York State assessment report analysis reveals proficiency crisis for students

Call for Urgent Action: New York State assessment report analysis reveals proficiency crisis for students

A recent analysis the 2022-23 New York State Education Department (NYSED) assessments has revealed alarming disparities in student outcomes, particularly among students of color and from low-income backgrounds. These findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive action to address inequities in education and support student success statewide.