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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

Foundation Aid Hearing Resources

The Rockefeller Institute is currently gathering feedback in order to make nonbinding recommendations on potential revisions to the Foundation Aid formula. Your input through this process will inform their final report, which will make recommendations to the State on modifying the current formula. It’s likely that these recommendations will factor into the Governor’s education budget … Continue reading Foundation Aid Hearing Resources

Advocates Call Out Chancellor Banks’ Dismissal of Class Size Benefits

New York City, N.Y. (July 18, 2024) — In response to Chancellor David Banks’ remarks this past week on Class Size Law and Foundation Aid, education justice organizations, Alliance for Quality Education and the Education Law Center, released the following statement in response: “As reported by the New York Post, on the same day Chancellor … Continue reading Advocates Call Out Chancellor Banks’ Dismissal of Class Size Benefits

Presumptive Eligibility Bill Waits on Governor Hochul

There is another critical piece of legislation that would help break down barriers to child care assistance for families, currently awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. The presumptive eligibility bill will allow families to access child care assistance while they await processing of their applications. For many families, this would help prevent parents from missing out on job … Continue reading Presumptive Eligibility Bill Waits on Governor Hochul

Formula driving $25 billion in state aid to NY schools finally faces retooling

The Rockefeller Institute’s review of the Foundation Aid formula begins seeking public input starting on July 16, so community is encouraged to provide written or in-person testimony at the upcoming hearings across the state. Advocates and critics alike have long emphasized the need to update metrics to reflect 21st-century educational costs that ensure equity across … Continue reading Formula driving $25 billion in state aid to NY schools finally faces retooling

N.Y. School Boards executive director: Rockefeller Institute has been ‘transparent’ on Foundation Aid formula update

The Rockefeller Institute is preparing to update the Foundation Aid formula, which hasn’t been fully updated since 2007. While Governor Hochul aimed to end the “Save Harmless” provision and introduced a lower inflationary factor in funding, some lawmakers have persisting concerns about costs. The update could significantly impact racial and economic justice issues in education, … Continue reading N.Y. School Boards executive director: Rockefeller Institute has been ‘transparent’ on Foundation Aid formula update