In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that will make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Governor Hochul must sign these bills immediately, so that families can get the care they need for their children. Email the governor today to … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the child care bills!
New York’s Foundation Aid formula, created in 2007 after a long legal battle, allocates state education funding across 700+ districts based on factors like regional salaries and poverty rates. However, it currently uses outdated data and has been impacted by recessions and enrollment declines. Governor Hochul sought to eliminate the “save harmless” provision protecting districts … Continue reading In Brief: What Is Foundation Aid, New York’s School-Funding Formula?
At this year’s SOMOS conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a coalition of elected officials, union leaders, and community advocates, including AQE, came together to discuss issues impacting working families in Puerto Rican communities. The conference focused on fostering collaboration for a sustainable future, featuring workshops on education, healthcare, and AI’s role in education, along … Continue reading 2024 SOMOS Inc. conference underscores resilience
On November 20, the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) will meet to discuss proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, which governs how student records and personal information are handled. While these changes aim to align with Education Law 2D, they fail to ensure compliance and instead perpetuate harmful data-sharing practices that prioritize convenience over student … Continue reading How New DOE Regulations Fail to Safeguard Student Information
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
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”
It’s time to step up, as federal COVID-19 relief funding for our public schools comes to an end. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds have been a game changer, providing crucial support for one-on-one tutoring, after-school programs, and assistance for students with disabilities. In the wake of the pandemic, our schools have … Continue reading Step Up for Our Schools as Pandemic Relief Ends
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!
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?
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?
