While New York is one of the most diverse states in the nation, a new report released by the New York Equity Coalition shows school level leadership does not represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population in New York State public schools. The analysis reveals more than half of students attend a school without any school leaders of color. The post New Report Shows the Need for Diverse School Leaders in New York State appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
The statement raises concerns about a potential shift from objective measures like the Regents exams to more subjective performance-based learning assessments. The post The New York Equity Coalition releases a statement regarding New York State graduation measures appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
A new analysis found that across New York State, public schools have had difficulties retaining teachers of color, particularly Black, American Indian, and LatinX teachers, and students of color and teachers of color are disproportionately concentrated in schools with the lowest teacher retention rates. The post New analysis finds New York State public schools face challenges retaining teachers of color appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
A514A/S5650A will direct school districts to inform families early on about the benefits of enrolling in advanced classes, ensure families have information about what courses are offered, what supports are available for students, how students can enroll, and more. The post Equity Alert: Bill that would improve access to advanced coursework passes New York State Assembly and Senate! appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
The analysis also found that there was little change in access to these advanced courses between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 school year, despite important guidance from the New York State Education Department to help districts expand equitable access to advanced coursework. The post Analysis finds New York’s education system denies students of color and students from low-income backgrounds access to advanced coursework appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
The report also examines how other states are investing their federal funding and how New York can ensure these resources are reaching the students who most need them. The post New analysis finds New York State school districts slow to spend federal pandemic relief dollars appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
A new analysis of recently released assessment results from the New York State Department of Education reveals the impact of interrupted instruction on student learning in English Language Arts (ELA) and math. The post New analysis reveals impact of interrupted instruction on student learning in English Language Arts and math appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
A new analysis by the New York Equity Coalition found that while the state’s graduation rate has steadily risen in recent years, a reliance on exemptions from Regents exams and regulatory changes may have inflated the increases. The post New analysis highlights school districts’ reliance on Regents exemptions to graduate students appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
We need to maintain high expectations for ALL students – not lower them. Now more than ever, it is critical that students leave high school with a competitive diploma that prepares them for college and the workforce. The post Equity Alert: Why Regents exams matter appeared first on The New York Equity Coalition.| The New York Equity Coalition
The New York Equity Coalition is deeply concerned about a proposed amendment that would weaken requirements for earning a local diploma in New York State.| The New York Equity Coalition