NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 5, 2026) — In response to New York City’s announcement that it will move 10,000 children ages 6 weeks to 13 years off the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) waitlist, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Today’s announcement is a major step toward getting more … Continue reading NYC Tackling Child Care Waitlists Will Bring Relief to Families, Momentum for Universal Child Care Statewide
AQE responds to new federal voucher rules, urging Hochul to stay out
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 2, 2026) — In response to new federal regulations governing a tax credit voucher program that would let individual taxpayers receive up to $1,700 off their federal tax bill for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, and as Governor Hochul considers whether to opt New York into this program, the Alliance for Quality Education … Continue reading AQE responds to new federal voucher rules, urging Hochul to stay out
AQE responds to the Debate Over New York’s Regents Graduation Requirements
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 29, 2026) — In response to renewed debate over New York State’s Regents exams and graduation requirements, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement from Co-Executive Directors, Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari: “For seven years, the State Education Department and Board of Regents have worked with … Continue reading AQE responds to the Debate Over New York’s Regents Graduation Requirements
New AQE Report Connects State Budget Decisions to District-Level Pressures Across New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 8, 2026) — The public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released a new report today, What Students and Families Lose When School Districts Face Budget Pressure, examining how local budget pressures shape educational opportunity across New York. Drawing on district budgets and state data, the report examines how statewide funding … Continue reading New AQE Report Connects State Budget Decisions to District-Level Pressures Across New York
AQE Responds to Plans for Humanoid Robot at Salamanca High School
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 16, 2026) — The public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education responded to reports that Salamanca High School, located on the Seneca Nation, will begin using a humanoid robot as a teaching assistant in classrooms this fall: “We want our children prepared for the future, including a strong foundation in STEAM … Continue reading AQE Responds to Plans for Humanoid Robot at Salamanca High School
AQE Reacts to the New York City Budget Agreement
NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 30, 2026) – This is the mayor’s first budget, and he started it off weeks ago by historically declaring that it wouldn’t be resolved on the backs of everyday New Yorkers. While we didn’t expect every priority to be addressed in his first year in office in just 6 months, Mayor … Continue reading AQE Reacts to the New York City Budget Agreement
Without Investment in the Workforce, Final Budget Loses Momentum on Universal Child Care
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2026) — In response to the agreement announced on the New York State FY2027 budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement from Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari, Co-Executive Directors: “Governor Hochul began this year with a bold promise to millions of New Yorkers — … Continue reading Without Investment in the Workforce, Final Budget Loses Momentum on Universal Child Care
State Education Budget Makes Progress on Equity, With More Work Ahead
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 22, 2026) — In response to the agreement announced on the New York State FY2027 budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement from Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari, Co-Executive Directors: “We are encouraged that the enacted budget not only includes funding for public education beyond … Continue reading State Education Budget Makes Progress on Equity, With More Work Ahead
Youth, Parents, Educators Call on Council to Protect Free Speech for Students
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 14, 2026) — Students, parents and advocates gathered Wednesday for a rally urging members of the New York City Council to sustain Mayor Mamdani’s veto of Intro 175-B and protect students’ right to protest. At the rally, students, families and educators shared personal stories on the importance of maintaining the right … Continue reading Youth, Parents, Educators Call on Council to Protect Free Speech for Students
AQE Condemns Passage of Bills Restricting First Amendment Rights
In response to New York City Council passing Intros 1-B and 175-B, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement: “We are furious and deeply disappointed that the members of the New York City Council voted to pass the ‘no free speech buffer zone’ bills, knowing this legislation expands police … Continue reading AQE Condemns Passage of Bills Restricting First Amendment Rights