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”
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
Three Bills that will Create a More Equitable Child Care Assistance Program
From Black August to Action: Confronting Systemic Inequities By Embracing Abolition Democracy
This month, as we continue to observe Black August and watch the spectacle of the Democratic National Convention unfold, we are reminded of the deep work still needed to achieve equity across every facet of life. While our work focuses on public education, the racial and economic inequities in New York State’s schools today are … Continue reading From Black August to Action: Confronting Systemic Inequities By Embracing Abolition Democracy
Foundation Aid Hearing Resources
The Rockefeller Institute is currently gathering feedback in order to make nonbinding recommendations on potential revisions to the Foundation Aid formula. Your input through this process will inform their final report, which will make recommendations to the State on modifying the current formula. It’s likely that these recommendations will factor into the Governor’s education budget … Continue reading Foundation Aid Hearing Resources
Advocates Call Out Chancellor Banks’ Dismissal of Class Size Benefits
New York City, N.Y. (July 18, 2024) — In response to Chancellor David Banks’ remarks this past week on Class Size Law and Foundation Aid, education justice organizations, Alliance for Quality Education and the Education Law Center, released the following statement in response: “As reported by the New York Post, on the same day Chancellor … Continue reading Advocates Call Out Chancellor Banks’ Dismissal of Class Size Benefits
Presumptive Eligibility Bill Waits on Governor Hochul
There is another critical piece of legislation that would help break down barriers to child care assistance for families, currently awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. The presumptive eligibility bill will allow families to access child care assistance while they await processing of their applications. For many families, this would help prevent parents from missing out on job … Continue reading Presumptive Eligibility Bill Waits on Governor Hochul
AQE Responds to College Protests on Genocide in Gaza
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 6, 2024) — Public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement on the protests happening at college campuses across the country in response to the genocide in Gaza: “We at AQE believe in, and exercise, our right to protest, and believe that students have this right. … Continue reading AQE Responds to College Protests on Genocide in Gaza
2024 Enacted Budget Side By Side Analysis
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