College & Careers

College & Careers

February 7, 2011 College & Careers

We recently launched our 'College and Careers' Campaign on January 25th with actions all around New York State. Children, parents, and community members all stood up to say no to cuts in education.  Instead, we're calling from proven reforms that would save ...

Governor Cuomo Proposes Largest School Cut in History of New York State

February 1, 2011 College & Careers

Proposal Undermines New York’s Commitment to Quality Schools and Equal Educational Opportunity Statement by AQE Executive Director Billy Easton: “Governor Cuomo’s budget pulls the rug out on children’s education by cutting literacy programs, career and technical education, college prep, pre-K, arts, music, sports, tutoring, guidance counselors and school ...

“Cuts will force teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and hurt low-income communities hardest.”

February 1, 2011 College & Careers,Legislative & Political Updates

We were quoted in an article by Michael Gormley of the Associated Press on how Cuomo's cuts will devastate schools and other desperately necessary programs. The Governor releases his budget TODAY! Read the full article HERE.

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