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Turning Challenges Into Change: Fully Funding Our Children’s Future in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 21, 2024) – In response to the general election results, the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Like so many who took time to process or are still processing the results of the general election, we, too, needed time. While the challenges ahead may seem monumental, the solutions are … Continue reading Turning Challenges Into Change: Fully Funding Our Children’s Future in New York

In Brief: What Is Foundation Aid, New York’s School-Funding Formula?

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 However, it currently uses outdated data and has been impacted by recessions and enrollment declines.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?

2024 SOMOS Inc. conference underscores resilience

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

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”

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