Any minute now, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The President does not have the power to unilaterally eliminate federal agencies – only Congress has that authority. But with Congress under Republican control, we need to make sure our elected representatives understand the devastating … Continue reading Don’t Allow the DOE to Be Dismantled
Before Budgets Are Set, Speak Up For School Communities
As threats to public education intensify at the federal level – with Linda McMahon now confirmed to lead the Department of Education, and on track to underfund our schools and dismantle the Department itself – our state leaders must respond quickly to protect funding supporting New York’s students. Right now, the State Assembly and Senate … Continue reading Before Budgets Are Set, Speak Up For School Communities
Invest In Our New York – Tax the Rich, Fund Our Future!
Yesterday we were in Albany for Invest in Our New York Advocacy Day, demanding that Governor Hochul and the legislature act now to ensure that millionaires, billionaires, and highly profitable corporations pay their fair share. For weeks, New Yorkers have waited for leadership to act as schools brace for cuts and families face impossible choices. Meanwhile, the Trump administration … Continue reading Invest In Our New York – Tax the Rich, Fund Our Future!
Join Us in Thanking AG Letitia James for True Leadership
For the past six weeks, New Yorkers have been in dire need of a voice in leadership who would let us know they are fighting for us, instead of letting us live in fear because of their deafening silence. Children have missed school, families are avoiding hospitals, businesses have closed their doors—all because of the Trump … Continue reading Join Us in Thanking AG Letitia James for True Leadership
Tell Congress: Send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Ed!
Today, Linda McMahon begins her confirmation hearings for Secretary of Education. Her nomination is a direct threat to our public schools, particularly those serving our Black, brown, and low-income students. Tell Congress to send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Education! Send your representatives an email now urging them to reject McMahon’s confirmation … Continue reading Tell Congress: Send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Ed!
Black History Month in Action
This week, hundreds of students, parents, educators, and advocates made their way to the State Capitol for AQE’s annual Advocacy Day, from cities across New York — Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Rochester, New York City. As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize that the fight for justice has always been deeply rooted in the resistance … Continue reading Black History Month in Action
Governor Hochul Sets the Tone – Now It’s Our Turn to Make Our Needs Heard
Every year, New York’s governor delivers the State of the State address. This speech isn’t just a political tradition – it’s a roadmap for the state’s budget and the priorities that will shape the year ahead. The Governor lays out where she thinks New York should invest its resources, which directly impact all of our … Continue reading Governor Hochul Sets the Tone – Now It’s Our Turn to Make Our Needs Heard
Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the Child Care Bills!
In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that would make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Now, with 2024 drawing to a close, two of these bills are on the governor’s desk. Governor Hochul must sign these bills immediately, so that families can … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the Child Care Bills!
Our Kids Deserve Better! Reject Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education is a major threat to our nation’s public schools, especially its Black, brown, and lower-income students. McMahon has no experience in education, yet she’s about to take control of a department that impacts millions of children, families, and educators. Sign this petition NOW to demand … Continue reading Our Kids Deserve Better! Reject Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the child care bills!
In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that will make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Governor Hochul must sign these bills immediately, so that families can get the care they need for their children. Email the governor today to … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the child care bills!