Too many students in New York are losing classroom time to suspensions that do little to address behavior and instead push young people further to the margins. These policies hit hardest on Black and Latinx students, immigrant youth, LGBTQIA+ students, and students with disabilities – feeding the school-to-prison pipeline and deepening inequities. The Judith S. … Continue reading Keep Our Kids In Their Classrooms, Not Out!
As students head back to class, Congress is planning $12B in cuts
This week, families are sending their kids back to school filled with excitement, and educators open their doors ready to nurture and inspire. But that hope, in the promise of a supportive and well-resourced classroom, is now under attack. The House is pushing to cut over $12B from K-12 public schools, threatening a massive loss that … Continue reading As students head back to class, Congress is planning $12B in cuts
Trump’s Latest Cuts to Public Education
We know the news cycle has been busy these past months, and when it comes to public education, the bad news just keeps piling up. Here’s the latest: The Trump administration is holding back about $5.5 billion in education funding that Congress already approved — including hundreds of millions for New York schools, which we … Continue reading Trump’s Latest Cuts to Public Education
SCOTUS Just Gave Trump the Green Light to Dismantle Public Education
Urge your Congressional representatives to fight back against the federal administration’s moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and the federal protections that aim to make equity possible. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 to let the Trump administration move ahead with sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Education. Already, more … Continue reading SCOTUS Just Gave Trump the Green Light to Dismantle Public Education
Immigrant families just lost access to Head Start, speak up now!
Our country is built on the labor, care, and contributions of immigrants, Black women, and generations of working families. Yet time and again, those same communities are targeted, underpaid, and pushed out of the systems they help sustain. Today, on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, we’re not just talking about wage gaps. We’re talking about … Continue reading Immigrant families just lost access to Head Start, speak up now!
Tell Congress: No Federal Vouchers, No Cuts to School Funding
Our public schools are under attack! Billionaires are trying to use their influence to push for funding cuts and a voucher scam that’s going to hurt our public schools and line their pockets. We need your help to stop them. Right now, Congress is pursuing massive federal funding cuts to essential education, health and human … Continue reading Tell Congress: No Federal Vouchers, No Cuts to School Funding
Tell Governor Hochul to Protect Education Standards for ALL Students
Governor Hochul is preparing a deal that would weaken learning standards for thousands of New York students. Once again, she is playing politics with their education. She’s proposing changes that would allow religious schools to continue operating without teaching core subjects like English and math to the “sound basic education” standards, and would roll back … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul to Protect Education Standards for ALL Students
Help make a final push for Foundation Aid in the budget
Late last night, Governor Hochul announced a broad budget agreement — and although there were some specifics, when it comes to the Foundation Aid formula, the details are still not clear. However, based on what we know, there’s a real possibility that public schools across are at serious risk of losing significant funding due to Foundation … Continue reading Help make a final push for Foundation Aid in the budget
Last Minute Stand Needed for the Child Care Workforce Caring for Our Kids
We’re hearing a final budget deal has been reached – and once again, the budget is poised to leave the child care workforce behind. No permanent wage funding. No real plan to stabilize a system in crisis. But it’s not over yet. Legislators are still finalizing the bills that will shape our state budget for … Continue reading Last Minute Stand Needed for the Child Care Workforce Caring for Our Kids
Urge Our Leaders to Protect Public Education Funding
Governor Hochul is delaying key funding decisions for public education, and we need your help to make sure our schools and their communities get the support they need. Email your representatives now, calling on them to prioritize public education in their final budget. First off, the Foundation Aid formula must be updated to make sure … Continue reading Urge Our Leaders to Protect Public Education Funding