The year ahead is one filled with uncertainty and opportunity. Our leaders in New York must create the conditions necessary for every child to thrive, while safeguarding our state’s safety net. We must demand full funding for our child care and public education systems, ensure every family has a home and access to health care, guarantee clean air and safe environments, and protect every immigrant. … Continue reading Why Fair Taxes are Key to New York’s Education and Child Care Goals
Fighting for Education Justice in 2025 – We Need You
We’re looking ahead, as we have a real chance to change the future of public education in New York. With a new administration coming in, we need to make sure that every child, no matter where they live or what their background might entail, gets the education they need to become thriving New Yorkers. Here’s … Continue reading Fighting for Education Justice in 2025 – We Need You
Let’s Make 2025 the Year We Invest in Every Child’s Future
Happy New Year! In 2025, we have the chance to transform early childhood education and child care in New York, ensuring every child gets the strong start they deserve. Early care and learning are the foundations of a child’s future. Studies show that children with access to quality early education are more likely to succeed … Continue reading Let’s Make 2025 the Year We Invest in Every Child’s Future
Marching the Path to Education Justice in 2025
AQE Analysis of SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government’s Foundation Aid Report
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PRESS STATEMENT: New Yorkers Unite in Mass March to Send Clear Message: United, We Will Protect our Futures
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 9, 2024) – In response to this week’s general election results and its threat to our freedoms, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Today, thousands of New Yorkers marched from Columbus Circle to Bryant Park, sending a powerful message: We stand united to protect each … Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT: New Yorkers Unite in Mass March to Send Clear Message: United, We Will Protect our Futures
HedgeClippers, AQE, CANY, Strong for All & Trans formative Schools Release New Report on Billionaire-Backed Hate-Mongering Group PLACE NYC Now Attacking Public School Students: “Billionaire-Backed Bigots in the Big Apple”
Along with our friends at HedgeClippers, Trans formative Schools, Citizen Action of New York, and Strong Economy for All, we are proud to announce the release of a new report on the billionaire-backed hate-mongering group PLACE NYC, which is now attacking public school students. The alliance of New York City parents, educators, and activists released … Continue reading HedgeClippers, AQE, CANY, Strong for All & Trans formative Schools Release New Report on Billionaire-Backed Hate-Mongering Group PLACE NYC Now Attacking Public School Students: “Billionaire-Backed Bigots in the Big Apple”
Our Schools Deserve Better: It’s Time for Mayor Adams to Resign!
In light of tonight’s announcement of Mayor Eric Adams’ federal indictment, Co-Executive Directors Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari of the public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Tonight’s federal indictment of Mayor Eric Adams highlights the crisis he has created, directly affecting New York City’s public schools and the … Continue reading Our Schools Deserve Better: It’s Time for Mayor Adams to Resign!
What’s Next for Our Students and Public Schools?
In response to the resignation of the New York City Schools Chancellor and the appointment of a successor, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The mid-year resignation of Chancellor David Banks underscores the broader challenges within Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and raises important concerns about what’s next for … Continue reading What’s Next for Our Students and Public Schools?
Advocates release priorities to overhaul New York school aid formula
Over 100 advocacy groups, including AQE, are calling for updates to New York’s school funding formula, highlighting the need for additional support for unhoused students, preschoolers, and reduced class sizes. The coalition argues that the current formula, which hasn’t been revised in over 15 years, fails to account for rising costs and the evolving educational … Continue reading Advocates release priorities to overhaul New York school aid formula