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The Expanding Landscape of Career-Connected Learning in New York City
This report examines two new career-connected learning (CCL) initiatives: Future Ready NYC (FRNYC) and the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) program. It outlines their design and goals, alongside those of longstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and describes how the adoption and rapid spread of these initiatives have changed the landscape of CCL offerings citywide.
Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness in NYC
More than 154,000 NYC students were living in temporary housing during the 2024-2025 school year. This brief summarizes insights from research on the educational impacts of student homelessness and promising NYC interventions.
Equity Indicators: Racial Representation in NYC Elementary and Middle Schools
This Spotlight examines racial representation across New York City’s elementary and middle schools, comparing each school's demographics with both their local Community School District and the City as a whole. It also explores the role of school choice in shaping enrollment patterns.
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Measuring Educational Equity Within Schools
Earlier Equity Indicators posts examined students’ access to high-opportunity learning environments. This new series looks at differences both across and within NYC middle and high schools, focusing on advanced course-taking, school climate perceptions, and suspension rates.
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The Research Alliance for New York City Schools conducts rigorous studies on topics that matter to the city’s public schools. We strive to advance equity and excellence in education by providing nonpartisan evidence about policies and practices that promote students' development and academic success.