AQE Responds to Trump’s Attempt to Close the Department of Education
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 20, 2025) — Public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s executive order closing the Department of Education: “Congress—not the president—determines which agencies remain open or are shut down. This administration’s strategy is to exhaust us with repeated attacks on our … Continue reading AQE Responds to Trump’s Attempt to Close the Department of Education
With His Betrayal of New Yorkers, Mayor Adams Must Resign
New York, N.Y. (February 14, 2025) — In repsonse to the U.S. Department of Justice dropping charges its a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “For the past six weeks, New Yorkers have lived in fear—children missing school, families … Continue reading With His Betrayal of New Yorkers, Mayor Adams Must Resign
Tell Congress: Send Linda McMahon home, not to the Department of Ed!
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!
Executive Budget Proposal 2025-26 side by side analysis
Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2025) — Public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s executive order on “indoctrination” in public schools: “With its latest Executive Order, the Trump administration is deliberately fueling racism, homophobia, and identity-based hate—all the more reprehensible for couching it in … Continue reading Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order
Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2025) — Public education advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s executive order on “indoctrination” in public schools: “With its latest Executive Order, the Trump administration is deliberately fueling racism, homophobia, and identity-based hate—all the more reprehensible for couching it in … Continue reading Trump Attacks Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ Students With Executive Order
Testimony before the Joint Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
A Budget That Helps New Yorkers a Little Bit Isn’t Good Enough
While Gov. Hochul’s proposed changes to Foundation Aid would drive bigger-than-expected increases to many high need school districts, NYC schools would get $400 million less ALBANY, N.Y. (January 21, 2025) — In response to Governor Hochul’s executive budget announcement, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “In her addresses … Continue reading A Budget That Helps New Yorkers a Little Bit Isn’t Good Enough
For a New York We Can Afford, We Need Investments in the Child Care Workforce & Public Schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2025) — In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “In her State of the State speech Governor Hochul raised affordability as one of her top priorities, but she missed the mark on how to make … Continue reading For a New York We Can Afford, We Need Investments in the Child Care Workforce & Public Schools