A coalition of over 100 New York organizations is pushing for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s outdated school funding formula, known as Foundation Aid, which has not kept pace with current student needs. AQE’s Co-Executive Director, Marina Marcou-O’Malley, highlighted that similar concerns are echoed across all districts and criticized the governor’s past discussions about funding changes that could reduce resources despite claims of full funding. The coalition’s statement calls for increased funding for students with specific needs and adjustments to the formula to reflect contemporary educational challenges.