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N.Y. state Senate GOP’s education legislative package aims to counteract Hochul’s funding proposals

New York State Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package to counter Governor Hochul’s changes to the education budget, criticizing her proposed package as a disguised cut and highlighting concerns about eliminating the “Save Harmless” or “Hold Harmless” provision. The connections made by Senate Republicans between the Governor’s proposals to the education budget and the … Continue reading N.Y. state Senate GOP’s education legislative package aims to counteract Hochul’s funding proposals

Educators railed against mayoral control at hearings. What comes next?

As the state’s Education Department studies the 20-year-old system of mayoral control, public hearings have shown widespread dissatisfaction, with calls for revisions or overturning. Critics, as ourselves, argue that the system concentrates too much power in the mayor’s hands, diminishing local community voices, while defenders emphasize centralized decision-making for efficiency. Mayoral control is set to … Continue reading Educators railed against mayoral control at hearings. What comes next?

Across the political spectrum, lawmakers are peeved about Hochul’s plan for education funding

Lawmakers from both Democratic and Republican parties are expressing discontent with Governor Hochul’s proposed changes to school aid. Critics argue that the Governor’s adjustments to the Foundation Aid formula hide cuts on account of changes to the consideration of the consumer price index in its calculations and the removal of a stipulation, called save or … Continue reading Across the political spectrum, lawmakers are peeved about Hochul’s plan for education funding

‘Profoundly disappointed’: Hundreds of NY schools could get less state money in new budget

Governor Hochul’s executive budget proposal features significant changes to the school funding formula. She proposes changes to the Foundation Aid formula, which would result in funding cuts for 44% of the state’s school districts. Notably, the elimination of the “hold harmless” policy and a shift in the way it takes inflation into account are included … Continue reading ‘Profoundly disappointed’: Hundreds of NY schools could get less state money in new budget

5 takeaways from Eric Adams’ State of the City

In his State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams boasted about economic recovery and decreased crime rates, framing his administration as successful. However, amidst low approval ratings, a federal investigation, and contentious issues like managing asylum-seekers, Adams faced criticism. Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a four-year extension of mayoral control in her State of the … Continue reading 5 takeaways from Eric Adams’ State of the City

NYSUT and partners launch One-in-Five campaign to combat cycle of childhood poverty

The One-in-Five coalition, consisting of NYSUT and a coalition of stakeholders, is advocating for legislative measures to address childhood poverty in the state, including the Working Families Tax Credit, Mothers and Lasting Change, support for Medicaid services in schools, affordable housing, universal school meals, and $100 million in categorical funding for community schools. AQE’s Marina … Continue reading NYSUT and partners launch One-in-Five campaign to combat cycle of childhood poverty