The Education Trust - New York

NYS poll: Equity gaps for low-income students and students of color widened during pandemic

By Kyle S. Mackie • Jun 30, 2020

The results of a new parent poll and research published Monday by the nonprofit group The Education Trust—New York show that educational equity gaps for low-income students and students of color have widened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Survey: COVID-19 pandemic deepening inequalities among parents of young children

By Kyle S. Mackie • May 1, 2020

Most parents of young children say they’re experiencing more stress now than before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new statewide survey. But the worst impacts are being disproportionately borne by low-income families and families of color.

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WBFO's Kyle S. Mackie reports.

Growing coalition seeks to end out-of-school suspensions in Buffalo Public Schools

By Kyle S. Mackie • Jan 31, 2020

A community meeting about the number of suspensions in Buffalo Public Schools drew dozens of parents, students and activists Thursday night. The growing coalition is calling for a ban on suspensions in pre-K through third grade, with the ultimate goal of ending all out-of-school suspensions.

The School-to-Prison Pipeline, Part I: An introduction

By Kyle S. Mackie • Sep 24, 2019

What is the school-to-prison pipeline? What does it look like in Western New York, and what’s being done about it? A joint series from WBFO’s Education and Racial Equity desks is delving into those questions and more.

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Education reporter Kyle Mackie introduces the school-to-prison pipeline

Buffalo high school honored in statewide FAFSA challenge

By Kyle S. Mackie • Jun 10, 2019

Leonardo Da Vinci High School in Buffalo was announced Monday as one of 12 winning schools across the state of the inaugural New York FAFSA Completion Challenge. FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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WBFO's Kyle Mackie reports.

Lack of teacher diversity will be town hall topic

By Eileen Buckley • Apr 26, 2018

The lack of teacher diversity in Buffalo and Erie County will be presented Thursday evening in a town hall forum. The Education Trust - New York is hosting the event along with WNED/WBFO and the Center for Urban Education at Canisius College. WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says having a teacher of color could be make a big difference for a student’s education experience.

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WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says having a teacher of color could be make a big difference for a student’s education experience.