ALBANY, N.Y. (August 10, 2021) — In response to the announcement that Andrew Cuomo will resign as governor of New York, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Andrew Cuomo was unfit to lead New York. AQE was one of the first organizations to call for his resignation as … Continue reading AQE Responds to Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation
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It’s Time for Andrew Cuomo to Resign
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 3, 2021) — In response to Attorney General Letitia James’ report and the findings of her investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pattern of sexual harassment, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We stand with every woman who has courageously spoken out to tell her … Continue reading It’s Time for Andrew Cuomo to Resign
Cuomo’s broken promises to New York’s students
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 2, 2021) — Governor Cuomo has consistently been an obstacle to fully funding educational opportunities for New York’s children, from blocking Foundation Aid to limiting access to full day Pre-K. Instead of broken promises, the 2021-22 enacted budget is a chance to make right on those promises. Cuomo’s opposition to funding education When … Continue reading Cuomo’s broken promises to New York’s students
Governor Cuomo’s Cuts Are Hurting Black Communities
After a decade+ of cuts & underfunding, it’s clear that Governor Cuomo doesn’t care about Black communities. New Yorkers are at a breaking point. Covid-19 didn’t cause the current crisis – it uncovered the massive economic disparity in our state. This runaway inequality is the result of years of Cuomo’s austerity budgets and his refusal … Continue reading Governor Cuomo’s Cuts Are Hurting Black Communities
CUOMO PROPOSES TO SHORTCHANGE STUDENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 …AGAIN
Today, Education Law Center released a research brief analyzing state school aid cuts in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s FY22 State Budget. For a second straight year, the Governor wants to impose significant cuts on school districts. For the 2021-22 school year, the proposed cuts would total $2 billion statewide. If enacted by the Legislature, the … Continue reading CUOMO PROPOSES TO SHORTCHANGE STUDENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 …AGAIN
AQE Calls for Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
ALBANY, N.Y (February 12, 2021) — In response to the NY Post’s report Thursday revealing Governor Cuomo’s top aide Melissa DeRosa admitted that the administration purposefully deceived the public and the federal government by withholding the state’s nursing home death toll from COVID-19, the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Governor Cuomo and his administration underreported … Continue reading AQE Calls for Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Cuomo Must Not Shirk Responsibility to NY Public School Students
Feds offer relief to schools, but Cuomo’s state aid reductions would stop increases from reaching classrooms ALBANY, N.Y. (January 21, 2021) — In response to Governor Cuomo’s executive budget address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Governor Cuomo is calling for accountability from Washington while ignoring his own … Continue reading Cuomo Must Not Shirk Responsibility to NY Public School Students
Cuomo’s State of the State Is An Insult to Students & Their Families
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2021) — In response to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State addresses this week, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo wrapped up his week-long State of the State addresses outlining his priorities for the coming year, yet Governor Cuomo didn’t think … Continue reading Cuomo’s State of the State Is An Insult to Students & Their Families
Tell Gov. Cuomo & Legislators: Protect Students, Not Billionaires!
Governor Andrew Cuomo is in the middle of his week-long State of the State addresses outlining his priorities for the coming year. But the Governor has already made it clear with his actions that those priorities do not include public education. Since the onset of the pandemic, Governor Cuomo’s rolling budget cuts have hurt children … Continue reading Tell Gov. Cuomo & Legislators: Protect Students, Not Billionaires!
State of Education: What to Watch For in Gov. Cuomo’s Address
New York parents are struggling dealing with the challenges created by school closures, remote learning and limited access to adequate tools and supports. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of students are enrolled in remote learning, but do not have a laptop. Access to high speed internet continues to be a problem for students … Continue reading State of Education: What to Watch For in Gov. Cuomo’s Address