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Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department

By Sarah Mervosh in the New York Times, 10 October 2023. The article underscores the educational achievement of Defense Department schools, pointing out the persisting achievement gaps for Black and Hispanic students compared to their white peers, despite the schools’ overall success. The Defense Department’s centralized, well-planned, and stable structure, insulated from the usual turbulence … Continue reading Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department

As NY faces mounting deficits, Hochul tells state agencies to “hold the line” on spending

By Karen DeWitt on North Country Public Radio, 22 September 2023. Governor Hochul’s budget director called for a spending freeze due to a mounting deficit in New York State, stemming from the end of federal stimulus packages and decreased tax collections. Agencies are being asked to maintain current spending levels. AQE’s Executive Director, Jasmine Gripper, … Continue reading As NY faces mounting deficits, Hochul tells state agencies to “hold the line” on spending

Hochul’s Spending Freeze Would Translate to Cuts to New York’s Schools

ALBANY, N.Y. (September 22, 2023) — In response to the announcement from Governor Hochul ordering New York State agencies to freeze spending in their budget proposals for 2023-24, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The Governor’s spending freeze would mean a cut in education programs and services for … Continue reading Hochul’s Spending Freeze Would Translate to Cuts to New York’s Schools

It’s Time to Take the Scissors from Mayor Adams, Our Schools Can’t Handle Another Round of Cuts

It’s Time to Take the Scissors from Mayor Adams, Our Schools Can’t Handle Another Round of Cuts NYC Needs Solutions-Oriented Leadership To Navigate the Complexities of This Moment NEW YORK , N.Y. (September 13, 2023) – In response to recent statements by Mayor Adams calling for another round of cuts, the Alliance for Quality Education‘s … Continue reading It’s Time to Take the Scissors from Mayor Adams, Our Schools Can’t Handle Another Round of Cuts

Report Details Changes to Make NY’s School Funding Formula More Equitable

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 22, 2023) — A report released Monday by the Alliance for Quality Education and Education Law Center presents recommendations for a review of the sixteen-year-old New York State Foundation Aid formula to ensure it is delivering the resources necessary to provide an adequately funded and equitable public education to all New York … Continue reading Report Details Changes to Make NY’s School Funding Formula More Equitable

With Historic Milestone for Educational Equity, NY’s Public Schools Begin a New Chapter

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 10, 2023) — Thirty years after the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit was filed and 16 years after the Foundation Aid formula was enacted, the 2023-24 New York State enacted budget, for the first time in its history, fully funds public schools. For decades, this fight was spearheaded by generations of dedicated … Continue reading With Historic Milestone for Educational Equity, NY’s Public Schools Begin a New Chapter

Hochul shifts focus away from education equity to push for zombie charters

Expansion of privately run charter schools comes at a historic moment for equity in NY public schools ALBANY, N.Y. (April 27, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s announcement that a conceptual agreement has been reached on the 2023-24 New York State enacted budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the … Continue reading Hochul shifts focus away from education equity to push for zombie charters