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Top NYC schools officials warn Trump’s Education Department cuts could harm most vulnerable students

New York City public school leaders are expressing concern over potential cuts to federal funding, including a reduction in an $8.4 million food program that helps schools purchase from local producers. While federal funding makes up only about 5% of the city’s budget, it supports vital programs for vulnerable students, such as those with disabilities … Continue reading Top NYC schools officials warn Trump’s Education Department cuts could harm most vulnerable students

Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has some nerve seeking yet more cash for NYC schools with a budget already exceeding $41B

The Post’s Editorial Board dismisses Chancellor Aviles-Ramos’ request for more funding for New York City’s school budget, ignoring the needs of its large, high-need student population, including record numbers of unhoused students. The opinion piece overlooks the challenges of serving a district with a high cost of living and declining enrollment, as well as the … Continue reading Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has some nerve seeking yet more cash for NYC schools with a budget already exceeding $41B

Lawmakers Push for Fairer School Funding, Higher Aid

New York lawmakers are working to adjust the state’s school funding formula to ensure fairer distribution of aid, particularly for districts facing potential cuts. AQE’s own Co-Executive Director Marina Marcou-O’Malley expressed concerns that, under the governor’s proposal, 24 districts would receive less Foundation Aid than expected, hindering their ability to fully implement planned improvements. These … Continue reading Lawmakers Push for Fairer School Funding, Higher Aid

AQE Responds to Senate and Assembly Budget Proposals

In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly one house budget proposals, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: Foundation Aid “We are relieved that both the Senate and Assembly have gone beyond the governor’s budget proposal for Foundation Aid, and have put forward solutions that address … Continue reading AQE Responds to Senate and Assembly Budget Proposals

Time is running out to raise wages of NY’s child care workforce

Families and child care educators are counting on Albany to take action in this year’s budget to address the ongoing crisis in child care and provider wages—starting with raising wages for the child care workforce. But time is running out—we have only days left to influence the Senate and Assembly’s budget proposals. Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, … Continue reading Time is running out to raise wages of NY’s child care workforce

Don’t Allow the DOE to Be Dismantled

Any minute now, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The President does not have the power to unilaterally eliminate federal agencies – only Congress has that authority. But with Congress under Republican control, we need to make sure our elected representatives understand the devastating … Continue reading Don’t Allow the DOE to Be Dismantled

Before Budgets Are Set, Speak Up For School Communities

As threats to public education intensify at the federal level – with Linda McMahon now confirmed to lead the Department of Education, and on track to underfund our schools and dismantle the Department itself – our state leaders must respond quickly to protect funding supporting New York’s students. Right now, the State Assembly and Senate … Continue reading Before Budgets Are Set, Speak Up For School Communities

Why Cuomo Is Not the Mayor NYC Needs

Governor Cuomo left behind a legacy of scandal, corruption, and mismanagement. He cut public schools to the bone, covered up the true number of COVID-19 nursing home deaths to secure his multi-million dollar book deal, helped fuel New York City’s housing affordability crisis, had 13 women come forward to report being sexually harassed by him, … Continue reading Why Cuomo Is Not the Mayor NYC Needs

Invest In Our New York – Tax the Rich, Fund Our Future!

Yesterday we were in Albany for Invest in Our New York Advocacy Day, demanding that Governor Hochul and the legislature act now to ensure that millionaires, billionaires, and highly profitable corporations pay their fair share. For weeks, New Yorkers have waited for leadership to act as schools brace for cuts and families face impossible choices. Meanwhile, the Trump administration … Continue reading Invest In Our New York – Tax the Rich, Fund Our Future!