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    • Dec. 9 – National Day of Action

    Parents, students, teachers, & education advocates will stand together to reclaim the promise of public education as our nation’s gateway to democracy and social justice.

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    Rally with us Jan. 14th!

    Albany needs to hear your voice! Join us Jan. 14th in Albany to call on NY to stop the excuses & educate every student!

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    Nov. 20 – Education Action Summit

    Over 400 parents, students, teachers & education advocates from across NY came to Albany to kick-off the No More Excuses Campaign. Follow #NoMoreExcuses

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    AQE’s 2014 Legislative Priorities

    For too long Albany has failed to keep its promise to NY’s students. It’s time for no more excuses! Check out AQE’s roadmap to educate every student.

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    A New Day for New York

    AQE’s Advocacy Director, Zakiyah Ansari, joins NYC Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s transition Team to usher in a new day for public education.

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    Recess from Tests

    Add your name to the petition calling for a ban on standardized testing in pre-K through 2nd grade.

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    AQE's Platform

    The Alliance for Quality Education is a coalition mobilizing communities across the state to keep New York true to its promise of ensuring a high quality public education to all students regardless of zip code. Combining its legislative and policy expertise with grassroots organizing, AQE advances proven-to-work strategies that lead to student success and echoes a powerful public demand for a high quality education for all of New York's students.

    AQE releases

  • No More Excuses Newsletter: Time to Stand Up!
  • RELEASE: NY JOINS NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
  • Newsletter: No More Excuses, Campaign Kick-off
  • RELEASE: Zakiyah Ansari’s Appointment to Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s Transition Team Reflects New Day for New York Schools

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    AQE Highlights

    Save the date: Jan. 14th
    No More Excuses Rally

    National Day of Action (Dec. 9th)
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    Funding for your school
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    #NYSReportCard
    Check out what grades we gave the state

    A+NYC Roadmap
    Direction for next NYC Mayor

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    Intern with AQE

    If that appeals to you, AQE has the ideal internship to not only build your resume, but to also give you a well-rounded experience working for a non-profit promoting education reform on both the policy and community levels.  Click here to apply.

    Survey

    We want to hear from you! Numbers don't always tell the whole story, and we want to know how the New York State budget has affected your school. Click here to share what's happening in your school.