ALBANY, N.Y. (March 6, 2023) — Fifteen organizations from across New York State have signed on to a letter urging State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to include $1 million for a review of the State’s Foundation Aid Formula in their forthcoming one house budget proposals. Read the full letter … Continue reading Key Groups Urge State Leaders to Fund Review of Foundation Aid Formula
Governor Undermines Historic Investment in Public Schools With Permanent & Massive Charter Expansion
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s Executive budget address on Wednesday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We applaud Governor Hochul for keeping her promise to New York’s children by fully funding the Foundation Aid formula at 100 percent for the first time … Continue reading Governor Undermines Historic Investment in Public Schools With Permanent & Massive Charter Expansion
Adams Proposes Continued Harm and Disinvestment from Children & Families
NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 12, 2023) — In response to the release of Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal on Thursday, public education advocacy group Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Mayor Adams continues to propose austerity measures that harm children, families, schools and communities. At a time when our children need intense social, … Continue reading Adams Proposes Continued Harm and Disinvestment from Children & Families
Adoption of FSF Recommendations Will Advance Equity for NYC’s Students
NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 23, 2023) — In response to the announcement today from New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks proposing improvements to the Fair Student Funding (FSF) formula, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We applaud … Continue reading Adoption of FSF Recommendations Will Advance Equity for NYC’s Students
100% Foundation Aid marks historic milestone for New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 10, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s 2023 New York State of the State address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The completion of the Foundation Aid phase-in announced by Governor Kathy Hochul today marks a historic milestone for New York State’s public schools, … Continue reading 100% Foundation Aid marks historic milestone for New York
With Election Victory, Gov. Hochul Must Prepare to Deliver on Education & Child Care Promises
ALBANY, N.Y. (November 9, 2022) — In response to the gubernatorial election result, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “New York voted last night to give Governor Hochul a historic full term — the first woman to be elected to the office in our state’s history. With this … Continue reading With Election Victory, Gov. Hochul Must Prepare to Deliver on Education & Child Care Promises
Fair Student Funding Report Identifies Initial Steps for Improvements in Educational Equity
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 4, 2022) — Following the release of the Fair Student Funding Working Group’s final report and recommendations on Friday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The Working Group’s final report represents an initial effort to make some improvements to the Fair Student Funding formula. … Continue reading Fair Student Funding Report Identifies Initial Steps for Improvements in Educational Equity
Gov. Hochul Needs to Stand up for Public Schools, Not Privatization
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 26, 2022) — In response to Governor Hochul’s statement during the gubernatorial debate on Tuesday that she supports lifting the state’s cap on the expansion of charter schools, public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Now is the moment that New York’s students and families are … Continue reading Gov. Hochul Needs to Stand up for Public Schools, Not Privatization
NYC Council Should Act Swiftly to Restore the Cuts
NEW YORK, N.Y. (August 4, 2022) — In response to the pending legal decision that will likely require the New York City Council to re-vote on the education budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “As parents and young people continue to organize tirelessly to fully fund our … Continue reading NYC Council Should Act Swiftly to Restore the Cuts
Advocates Urge Mayor Adams to Restore Cuts to Public Schools
NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 13, 2022) — Public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement calling on Mayor Eric Adams to restore the budget cuts to New York City’s public schools: “The power is in Mayor Adams’ hands to restore the unnecessary cuts that New York City’s budget made to public … Continue reading Advocates Urge Mayor Adams to Restore Cuts to Public Schools