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ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s Executive budget address on Wednesday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We applaud Governor Hochul for keeping her promise to New York’s children by fully funding the Foundation Aid formula at 100 percent for the first time … Continue reading Governor Undermines Historic Investment in Public Schools With Permanent & Massive Charter Expansion

NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 12, 2023) — In response to the release of Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal on Thursday, public education advocacy group Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Mayor Adams continues to propose austerity measures that harm children, families, schools and communities. At a time when our children need intense social, … Continue reading Adams Proposes Continued Harm and Disinvestment from Children & Families

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 10, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s 2023 New York State of the State address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The completion of the Foundation Aid phase-in announced by Governor Kathy Hochul today marks a historic milestone for New York State’s public schools, … Continue reading 100% Foundation Aid marks historic milestone for New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 9, 2022) — In response to the gubernatorial election result, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “New York voted last night to give Governor Hochul a historic full term — the first woman to be elected to the office in our state’s history. With this … Continue reading With Election Victory, Gov. Hochul Must Prepare to Deliver on Education & Child Care Promises

NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 4, 2022) — Following the release of the Fair Student Funding Working Group’s final report and recommendations on Friday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The Working Group’s final report represents an initial effort to make some improvements to the Fair Student Funding formula. … Continue reading Fair Student Funding Report Identifies Initial Steps for Improvements in Educational Equity

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 26, 2022) — In response to Governor Hochul’s statement during the gubernatorial debate on Tuesday that she supports lifting the state’s cap on the expansion of charter schools, public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Now is the moment that New York’s students and families are … Continue reading Gov. Hochul Needs to Stand up for Public Schools, Not Privatization

NEW YORK, N.Y. (August 4, 2022) — In response to the pending legal decision that will likely require the New York City Council to re-vote on the education budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “As parents and young people continue to organize tirelessly to fully fund our … Continue reading NYC Council Should Act Swiftly to Restore the Cuts

NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 13, 2022) — Public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement calling on Mayor Eric Adams to restore the budget cuts to New York City’s public schools: “The power is in Mayor Adams’ hands to restore the unnecessary cuts that New York City’s budget made to public … Continue reading Advocates Urge Mayor Adams to Restore Cuts to Public Schools

NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 3, 2022) — Advocates for New York City public school students hail the passage of S09460/_ A10498 by the New York State Legislature today. The law mandates caps on class size to be phased in over five years in all New York City public schools. The caps are 20 students per … Continue reading Bill Caps Class Size in NYC Schools: Long Overdue and Urgently Needed