NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 9, 2020) — In response to the New York City Independent Budget Office brief showing a cut of $475 million from New York City public schools, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Common sense says that we should not cut from public schools. Common sense says … Continue reading New York Needs Police-Free Schools, Not Education Cuts
Police Have No Place in New York’s Public Schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 3, 2020) — Yesterday the Minneapolis Board of Education voted to sever its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), which until now had been the recipient of more than $1 million in education funds to put its officers in schools. In response, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released … Continue reading Police Have No Place in New York’s Public Schools
Gov. Cuomo Erases Black & Brown New Yorkers Fighting for Educational Equity
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 1, 2020) — The public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement in response to comments made by Governor Cuomo regarding education on Sunday: “Yesterday Governor Cuomo told a boldfaced lie to rewrite a version of history in which he is a lone voice in New York speaking up for … Continue reading Gov. Cuomo Erases Black & Brown New Yorkers Fighting for Educational Equity
Keep Cuomo’s hands off New York City’s budget
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 26, 2020) — In response to reports that Mayor de Blasio is seeking approval from New York State for the city to borrow to cover its operating expenses, the education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Mayor de Blasio’s intention to gain approval from the State to … Continue reading Keep Cuomo’s hands off New York City’s budget
Education advocates respond to Governor Cuomo’s announcement to collaborate with the Gates Foundation to reimagine education
Education advocates respond to Governor Cuomo’s announcement to collaborate with the Gates Foundation to reimagine education ALBANY, N.Y. (May 5, 2020) — In response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that New York State will collaborate with the Gates Foundation to reimagine education, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Governor … Continue reading Education advocates respond to Governor Cuomo’s announcement to collaborate with the Gates Foundation to reimagine education
During a Health Crisis, Leaders Demonstrate a Lack of Leadership
New York City, NY (April 11th, 2020)— Early today, Mayor Bill DeBlasio under the advice of public health experts, announced that schools would be closed for the remainder of the school year due to the raging coronavirus pandemic. At the epicenter of the decision is the crippling impact the virus has had on our city and people. … Continue reading During a Health Crisis, Leaders Demonstrate a Lack of Leadership
At Time of Greatest Need, New York’s Lawmakers Abandon Students & Families
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 1, 2020) — Governor Cuomo announced that he and the New York State legislature have reached a three way agreement on a final budget. The budget bills, which are expected to be voted on later today, would flat-fund public education. In response, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released … Continue reading At Time of Greatest Need, New York’s Lawmakers Abandon Students & Families
Governor Cuomo’s Callous Disregard of New York’s Children
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 27, 2020) — The public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “While Governor Cuomo is filling news cycles with his response to the COVID-19 crisis, he is preparing a state budget that would devastate educational opportunities for the children of New York. When it comes to our children … Continue reading Governor Cuomo’s Callous Disregard of New York’s Children
Health & Education Advocates Unite on New York State Budget Demands
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 27, 2020) — Health care and education advocates joined together Friday morning calling on Governor Cuomo and State Legislators to protect funding for health and education in the state budget, and increase taxes on millionaires. Every year, Governor Cuomo and the state legislature sing the same tune: there isn’t enough money … Continue reading Health & Education Advocates Unite on New York State Budget Demands
New York Can Fund Schools and Balance the Budget
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 26, 2020) — In response to Governor Cuomo’s remarks Thursday regarding the New York State budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic is hurling New York State into a fiscal crisis. Governor Cuomo can either balance the budget on the backs of children … Continue reading New York Can Fund Schools and Balance the Budget