In her budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul has made accessible, quality child care a priority, earmarking $110 million for child care center renovations and a focus on care “deserts.” She’s also working toward universal child care, which could boost the economy, reduce poverty, and help retain workers. However, to truly transform the system, the state … Continue reading Editorial: Better Child Care Benefits Every New Yorker
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2025) — In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “In her State of the State speech Governor Hochul raised affordability as one of her top priorities, but she missed the mark on how to make … Continue reading For a New York We Can Afford, We Need Investments in the Child Care Workforce & Public Schools
A coalition of grassroots community groups, unions, and New Yorkers, including AQE, protested outside Mayor Eric Adams’ State of the City address, condemning policies and budget cuts that harm working-class residents. Joining groups like Freedom Agenda and NYCC, we called for a city that prioritizes education, housing justice, and community-led public safety, while challenging the … Continue reading Community Groups, Unions Hold Protest Outside Mayor Adams’ State Of The City Address
In our recent letter to the Massapequa Post editor, we called on New York State’s leaders to take bold action in 2025 by prioritizing funding for child care, public education, and a strong safety net for all families. By taxing the state’s millionaires, billionaires, and highly profitable corporations, we can ensure the resources needed to … Continue reading Advocating For Child care In New York
The Coalition for Equitable Education Funding, which AQE is part of, is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to protect vital education programs in his upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. With the expiration of temporary pandemic-era funding, programs like universal 3-K, arts education, and restorative justice initiatives are at risk of being cut. The coalition … Continue reading Children’s advocates urge Eric Adams to fund universal 3-K, summer school, despite federal dollars running out
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
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
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
Charter schools, driven by a neoliberal agenda that prioritizes privatization and competition, have led to instability and harm, as they often close abruptly, leaving students and educators scrambling. This agenda, which treats education as a commodity rather than a public good, diverts resources from public schools, undermining their quality and accessibility. To ensure equitable and … Continue reading Hundreds of Charter Schools Will Fail, Close, and Abandon Thousands of Families in 2025
As New York’s 2025 legislative session begins, a major topic of discussion is how to update the state’s school funding formula, which currently allocates $24.9 billion to districts, including over $9.5 billion for New York City. NeQuan McLean, president of the New York City’s District 16 Community Education Council, is raising alarms about potential cuts … Continue reading School funding, cellphone ban, class size, Trump: Education issues Albany could tackle in 2025
