State of New York’s Education: What to Watch for in Governor Hochul’s 2022 Address

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 4, 2022) — New York’s students and their families are struggling with the challenges created by three consecutive school years disrupted by COVID, marked by irregular school closures, inconsistent remote learning and technology, and insufficient access to mental health supports. Meanwhile, the state’s childcare sector is also in crisis, with providers overburdened … Continue reading State of New York’s Education: What to Watch for in Governor Hochul’s 2022 Address

Keep Students Safe by Expanding Testing Availability & Offering a Remote Option

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 3, 2022) — As COVID-19 infection rates again rise across New York State, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “As the virus once again surges across New York State, we need to ensure that New York’s schools can remain open by taking steps now to … Continue reading Keep Students Safe by Expanding Testing Availability & Offering a Remote Option

Universal Child Care Act Introduced + Child Care Report Released

Brooklyn, NY – On Wednesday, December 15th, Senator Jabari Brisport, Chair of the Committee on Children and Families, announced that he has introduced the Universal Child Care Act to the New York State Senate. Along with the bill, the Senator released a detailed report on the child care crisis based on his ten-week, state-wide listening … Continue reading Universal Child Care Act Introduced + Child Care Report Released

The Child Care Crisis in New York State

Let’s make universal child care a reality in New York!

Over the past 10 weeks, AQE joined Senator Jabari Brisport in visiting 28 care programs and spoke with over a thousand parents and providers as part of the statewide Child Care Tour. Using the extensive input gathered from the tour participants, today we published a report that illustrates in great detail all the reasons why … Continue reading Let’s make universal child care a reality in New York!

AQE Applauds Board of Regents School Aid Proposal

ALBANY, N.Y. (December 13, 2021) — In response to the New York State Board of Regents’ education proposal that was released Monday, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The State Board of Regents, under the leadership of Chancellor Young and Commissioner Rosa, continue to urge the state to … Continue reading AQE Applauds Board of Regents School Aid Proposal

Assessing District Spending Plans

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Settlement in NYSER case marks new chapter in the fight for education justice

Governor Hochul signals commitment to fully phase in Foundation Aid ALBANY, N.Y. (October 14, 2021) — In response to the announcement today that New York State has settled and discontinued the New Yorkers for Students’ Educational Rights v. New York State case, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “AQE … Continue reading Settlement in NYSER case marks new chapter in the fight for education justice

School Districts Should Offer Remote Learning Option for Families

ALBANY, N.Y. (September 7, 2021) — With public schools across New York preparing for the new school year amidst rising COVID-19 cases, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We know that students learn best in the classroom. We are about to begin the third school year impacted by COVID-19, … Continue reading School Districts Should Offer Remote Learning Option for Families