Poll: Parents overwhelmingly are concerned about their child’s academic performance and social emotional well-being

by Liz Warden | May 16, 2022 | Press Release

NEW YORK – Even as schools across New York returned to full-time in-person instruction this year, a new statewide poll of parents identified significant concerns about how the pandemic is affecting their children academically, socially, and emotionally. The poll,...

New York’s education system denies students of color access to courses that prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship

by Tiffany Lankes | Nov 9, 2021 | Course Access Page, Press Release

Coalition of civil rights, education, parent, and business organizations calls on state leaders to take steps to ensure all students have access to rigorous coursework NEW YORK – A new analysis released today by the New York Equity Coalition found that across New York...

The New York Equity Coalition outlines policy priorities for next New York City mayoral administration

by sham | Jun 4, 2021 | Press Release

June 4, 2021 Civil rights, education, parent, and business groups outline key investment areas to ensure more educational equity from early childhood through college NEW YORK – As New York City voters gear up for the Mayoral primary election later this month, the New...

Coalition calls on New York school districts to invest new state and federal funding into supporting students with the greatest needs

by sham | Apr 16, 2021 | Press Release

Civil rights, education, parent, and business groups outline three key investment areas to ensure more educational equity NEW YORK – As school districts across New York State anticipate receiving an additional $8.9 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan...

New analysis finds high-need districts in regions across the state disproportionately relied on Regents exemptions to graduate students

by sham | Mar 24, 2021 | Press Release

Civil rights, education, parent, and business groups say exemptions data highlight the need for greater support and resources for high school seniors NEW YORK – An analysis released today found that across New York State, school districts serving the largest shares of...

The New York Equity Coalition opposes New York State Education Department’s decision to seek a waiver for this year’s grades 3 through 8 state assessments

by sham | Feb 2, 2021 | Press Release

Civil rights, education, parent, and business groups say state assessment data is vital to understand the real academic impacts of the pandemic   NEW YORK – With interrupted instruction taking a disproportionate toll on students historically underserved...