Category: Action Updates

For the past six weeks, New Yorkers have been in dire need of a voice in leadership who would let us know they are fighting for us, instead of letting us live in fear because of their deafening silence. Children have missed school, families are avoiding hospitals, businesses have closed their doors—all because of the Trump … Continue reading Join Us in Thanking AG Letitia James for True Leadership

Today, Linda McMahon begins her confirmation hearings for Secretary of Education. Her nomination is a direct threat to our public schools, particularly those serving our Black, brown, and low-income students.  Tell Congress to send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Education! Send your representatives an email now urging them to reject McMahon’s confirmation … Continue reading Tell Congress: Send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Ed!

This week, hundreds of students, parents, educators, and advocates made their way to the State Capitol for AQE’s annual Advocacy Day, from cities across New York — Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Rochester, New York City. As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize that the fight for justice has always been deeply rooted in the resistance … Continue reading Black History Month in Action

In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that would make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Now, with 2024 drawing to a close, two of these bills are on the governor’s desk. Governor Hochul must sign these bills immediately, so that families can … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the Child Care Bills!

Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education is a major threat to our nation’s public schools, especially its Black, brown, and lower-income students. McMahon has no experience in education, yet she’s about to take control of a department that impacts millions of children, families, and educators. Sign this petition NOW to demand … Continue reading Our Kids Deserve Better! Reject Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that will make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Governor Hochul must sign these bills immediately, so that families can get the care they need for their children. Email the governor today to … Continue reading Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the child care bills!

On November 20, the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) will meet to discuss proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, which governs how student records and personal information are handled. While these changes aim to align with Education Law 2D, they fail to ensure compliance and instead perpetuate harmful data-sharing practices that prioritize convenience over student … Continue reading How New DOE Regulations Fail to Safeguard Student Information

It’s time to step up, as federal COVID-19 relief funding for our public schools comes to an end. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds have been a game changer, providing crucial support for one-on-one tutoring, after-school programs, and assistance for students with disabilities. In the wake of the pandemic, our schools have … Continue reading Step Up for Our Schools as Pandemic Relief Ends