Despite Hochul’s Claims Otherwise, Some School Districts Will Likely Get Less State Aid Under Her Budget Proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 16, 2024) — In response to Governor Hochul’s executive budget address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following response: “Despite the Governor’s insistence that her executive proposal today is not a cut, it will likely mean less funding for some schools — not because it doesn’t keep … Continue reading Despite Hochul’s Claims Otherwise, Some School Districts Will Likely Get Less State Aid Under Her Budget Proposal
AQE Responds to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 9, 2024) — In response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The priorities that Governor Hochul outlined for education and child care today do not go far enough to address our childrens’ most pressing needs, from … Continue reading AQE Responds to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
Support stable child care in New York
We’re on the cusp of a critical deadline and urgently need your support! Governor Hochul has until December 23 to sign the decoupling bill, A4986A/S5327A – a crucial step towards ensuring more equitable access to child care across New York state. The existing system ties child care eligibility directly to parents’ work hours, leaving out … Continue reading Support stable child care in New York
Coalition Building for Change
In the pursuit of our 2024 priorities for education equity, we recently hosted a coalition meeting, bringing together our partners, including Make the Road, Citizen Action, New York Communities for Change, and the New York City Coalition for Educational Justice. This strategic session in Albany allowed our newest members to get familiar with our priorities … Continue reading Coalition Building for Change
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With Relentless Cuts To Schools & Essential Services, Adams Shows He Lacks the Leadership to Run NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 16, 2023) — In response to Mayor Eric Adams’ budget announcement Thursday, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The latest announcement of budget cuts reads like a masterclass in gaslighting, as Mayor Adams opens by claiming that his administration has ‘delivered’ for New Yorkers, … Continue reading With Relentless Cuts To Schools & Essential Services, Adams Shows He Lacks the Leadership to Run NYC
With Yet Another Round of School Cuts, Mayor Adams Deepens Harm to NYC Students
NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 26, 2023) — In response to Mayor Eric Adams moving forward with mid-year cuts to public schools, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Principals across New York City are being abruptly notified that Mayor Adams is cutting funding from their schools, just weeks after … Continue reading With Yet Another Round of School Cuts, Mayor Adams Deepens Harm to NYC Students
Alliance for Quality Education Announces Departure of Executive Director Jasmine Gripper
Zakiyah Ansari & Marina Marcou-O’Malley Named Interim Co-Executive Directors ALBANY, N.Y. – Public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education today announced the impending departure of Executive Director Jasmine Gripper, effective mid-November. Gripper will be taking on the role of Co-Director at the New York State Working Families Party, partnering with Ana Maria Archila. … Continue reading Alliance for Quality Education Announces Departure of Executive Director Jasmine Gripper