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”

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