Expansion of privately run charter schools comes at a historic moment for equity in NY public schools ALBANY, N.Y. (April 27, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s announcement that a conceptual agreement has been reached on the 2023-24 New York State enacted budget, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the … Continue reading Hochul shifts focus away from education equity to push for zombie charters
Any charter expansion in the enacted budget will increase already heavy financial burden of charters on NYC public schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2023) — As New York State budget negotiations continue, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Charter schools are funded by extracting resources from public schools, therefore any expansion of charter schools in the enacted budget — whether the reauthorization of zombie charters, or lifting … Continue reading Any charter expansion in the enacted budget will increase already heavy financial burden of charters on NYC public schools
NYC Charter schools have eliminated 7,500 spots for students, while lobbying Albany for expansion
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 1, 2023) — Over the past 12 months, charter schools in New York City have applied for reductions in their enrollment that have eliminated nearly 7,500 charter schools seats among them. Total, those seats represent 1 in 4 seats that were originally authorized at these schools. The list of schools includes more … Continue reading NYC Charter schools have eliminated 7,500 spots for students, while lobbying Albany for expansion
Vindictive Adams Forces Meaningless PEP Vote on His Preliminary Education Budget
NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 23, 2023) — In response to New York City Panel for Education Policy (PEP)’s vote on the preliminary budget on Wednesday night, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education: “Last night’s forced PEP vote on an incomplete education budget is an example of why Mayoral control of New York City … Continue reading Vindictive Adams Forces Meaningless PEP Vote on His Preliminary Education Budget
NY Children & Families Have Much to Cheer in One Houses, but Assembly Drops the Ball on Child Care
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 14, 2023) — The public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following reaction to the New York State State Senate and Assembly 2023-24 budget proposals: K-12 public education funding & Foundation Aid “The State Senate and Assembly proposals bring us one step closer to actualizing the promise of the … Continue reading NY Children & Families Have Much to Cheer in One Houses, but Assembly Drops the Ball on Child Care
Key Groups Urge State Leaders to Fund Review of Foundation Aid Formula
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 6, 2023) — Fifteen organizations from across New York State have signed on to a letter urging State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to include $1 million for a review of the State’s Foundation Aid Formula in their forthcoming one house budget proposals. Read the full letter … Continue reading Key Groups Urge State Leaders to Fund Review of Foundation Aid Formula
Governor Undermines Historic Investment in Public Schools With Permanent & Massive Charter Expansion
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s Executive budget address on Wednesday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We applaud Governor Hochul for keeping her promise to New York’s children by fully funding the Foundation Aid formula at 100 percent for the first time … Continue reading Governor Undermines Historic Investment in Public Schools With Permanent & Massive Charter Expansion
Adams Proposes Continued Harm and Disinvestment from Children & Families
NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 12, 2023) — In response to the release of Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal on Thursday, public education advocacy group Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “Mayor Adams continues to propose austerity measures that harm children, families, schools and communities. At a time when our children need intense social, … Continue reading Adams Proposes Continued Harm and Disinvestment from Children & Families
Adoption of FSF Recommendations Will Advance Equity for NYC’s Students
NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 23, 2023) — In response to the announcement today from New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks proposing improvements to the Fair Student Funding (FSF) formula, public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We applaud … Continue reading Adoption of FSF Recommendations Will Advance Equity for NYC’s Students
100% Foundation Aid marks historic milestone for New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 10, 2023) — In response to Governor Hochul’s 2023 New York State of the State address, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “The completion of the Foundation Aid phase-in announced by Governor Kathy Hochul today marks a historic milestone for New York State’s public schools, … Continue reading 100% Foundation Aid marks historic milestone for New York