Judge holds off on deciding whether to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams case

The People’s Plan rallied outside Tweed Courthouse in New York City, demanding Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation amidst a federal corruption case and mounting pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to remove him. The rally highlighted our concerns about Adams’ misconduct, including accepting illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals, while also drawing attention to four … Continue reading Judge holds off on deciding whether to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams case

Crisis at City Hall: Lower Manhattan rallygoers say they have no confidence in Mayor Adams, paint bleak picture of government

City Comptroller Brad Lander joined The People’s Plan to launch its People’s Budget campaign and expressed no confidence in Mayor Eric Adams at the February 19 rally in Lower Manhattan, demanding his resignation or removal from office. Lander is also challenging Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary. Read the full article.

With His Betrayal of New Yorkers, Mayor Adams Must Resign

New York, N.Y. (February 14, 2025) — In response to the U.S. Department of Justice dropping charges its a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “For the past six weeks, New Yorkers have lived in fear—children missing school, families … Continue reading With His Betrayal of New Yorkers, Mayor Adams Must Resign

Running for a NYC Community Education Council Seat in 2025

The deadline to apply for CEC elections is fast approaching –  February 16 now extended to February 27! This is your chance to make a real impact on education in your district. It’s more important than ever to have parents committed to fighting for racial and economic justice, advocating for systemic change that benefits all … Continue reading Running for a NYC Community Education Council Seat in 2025

Gounardes, Hanif and Simon host town hall

Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari, AQE’s Co-Executive Director, joined a panel at a community town hall in Park Slope, where over 200 Brooklynites gathered to strategize ways to resist the harmful policies of Trump’s second term. The event, hosted by City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, highlighted the urgent need for collective action on immigration, public education, and reproductive rights. … Continue reading Gounardes, Hanif and Simon host town hall

Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2025) — Public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s executive order on “indoctrination” in public schools: “With its latest Executive Order, the Trump administration is deliberately fueling racism, homophobia, and identity-based hate—all the more reprehensible for couching it in … Continue reading Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order