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Our Schools Deserve Better: It’s Time for Mayor Adams to Resign!

In light of tonight’s announcement of Mayor Eric Adams’ federal indictment, Co-Executive Directors Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari of the public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Tonight’s federal indictment of Mayor Eric Adams highlights the crisis he has created, directly affecting New York City’s public schools and the … Continue reading Our Schools Deserve Better: It’s Time for Mayor Adams to Resign!

What’s Next for Our Students and Public Schools?

In response to the resignation of the New York City Schools Chancellor and the appointment of a successor, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The mid-year resignation of Chancellor David Banks underscores the broader challenges within Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and raises important concerns about what’s next for … Continue reading What’s Next for Our Students and Public Schools?

Amidst Investigations & Turmoil, Can Mayor Adams Focus on Governing?

NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 16, 2024) — In response to the turmoil in the Adams administration resulting from ongoing federal investigations and the resignation of top officials, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Since he took office, Mayor Adams and his administration have failed to include the needs of … Continue reading Amidst Investigations & Turmoil, Can Mayor Adams Focus on Governing?

NY school funding formula needs an overhaul, more than 100 organizations urge

A coalition of over 100 New York organizations is pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s outdated school funding formula, known as Foundation Aid, which has not kept pace with current student needs. AQE’s Co-Executive Director, Marina Marcou-O’Malley, highlighted that similar concerns are echoed across all districts and criticized the governor’s past discussions about … Continue reading NY school funding formula needs an overhaul, more than 100 organizations urge

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

As New York Board of Regents meets, Foundation Aid study looms over state funding discussions

The Foundation Aid update is currently under review by the Rockefeller Institute, with a report expected on December 1. This update will influence next year’s budget, but the timeline for integrating recommendations into proposals from both the Board of Regents (December 9) and the governor is tight (January 2025). Key priorities for the updated formula … Continue reading As New York Board of Regents meets, Foundation Aid study looms over state funding discussions

Budget Stabilization For Child Care Has Expired And That Should Distress Us All

In highlighting the critical role of child care as essential infrastructure and underscoring the need for adequate funding to support child care providers and educators, Shaakir-Ansari argues that the expiration of the American Rescue Plan’s funding has led to a significant crisis, stressing the urgent need for federal action to stabilize and sustain child care … Continue reading Budget Stabilization For Child Care Has Expired And That Should Distress Us All

AQE Applauds SED Commissioner Rosa’s Key Funding Step for East Ramapo Public Schools

New York City, N.Y. (August 1, 2024) – In response to SED Chancellor Betty Rosa’s decision directing the East Ramapo school board to increase the tax levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “AQE applauds Commissioner Betty Rosa’s directive for the East Ramapo school board to increase local taxes … Continue reading AQE Applauds SED Commissioner Rosa’s Key Funding Step for East Ramapo Public Schools

30 years ago, he led a landmark case on NY’s school funding formula. Now he wants it overhauled.

Michael Rebell, the lawyer who led the Campaign for Fiscal Equity’s landmark case, argues that New York’s proposed updates to the Foundation Aid formula are unconstitutional. He believes a full overhaul is necessary to address current educational needs and ensure the state meets its constitutional obligations for equitable funding. Read the full article.