By Matthew Chayes. Read More at AM New York
Frustrated Parents, Advocates File Lawsuit in Albany Demanding City Immediately Reduce Class Sizes
By Michael V. Cusenza. Read More at The Forum
As battle over education funding divides Democrats, New York City mayor adds $125M to city’s schools
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Mayor de Blasio Takes Important Step Toward Educational Equity, Even as Cuomo Continues to Blockade
NEW YORK, NY (April 25, 2018) — Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that New York City will ensure that no school receives less than 90 percent of their Fair Student Funding (FSF), which prioritizes the funding of high-need schools in the city. In response, the Alliance for Quality Education and New York City Coalition … Continue reading Mayor de Blasio Takes Important Step Toward Educational Equity, Even as Cuomo Continues to Blockade
How state Senate elections, Simcha Felder, and a new Democratic deal could shape New York’s education policy
By Monica Disare. Read More at Chalkbeat
How the school aid formula became unrecognizable
By Susan Arbetter. Read More at CSNY.
School districts get state aid boost
By Michael Goot . Read More at The Post Star
Budget includes $26.7B for education, but experts say more is needed
By Lynzi DeLuccia. Read More at CBS6.
State resolves school issues, reaches final deal on $168.3B budget
By Jimmy Vielkind. Read More at
Governor Cuomo’s Budget Fails Black, Brown & Low-Income Students Again
ALBANY, NY (March 30, 2018) — New York State today announced a 2018 education budget that includes only an $859 million overall school aid increase including only $618 million in Foundation Aid (these are the increases included on the school aid runs). In addition, Governor Cuomo insisted on taking an unprecedented level of control of … Continue reading Governor Cuomo’s Budget Fails Black, Brown & Low-Income Students Again