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Policy Resources

AFC works to change education policy so that the public school system serves all children effectively. We publish policy reports and data analyses, testify at the City and State levels, speak out in the press to bring attention to the challenges facing the students and families we serve, and join with other advocates, parents, youth, and educators to call for change.

Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration
  • Policy Agenda

    • Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

    Based on our experience helping thousands of NYC families each year, we urge the next Mayor to take on big challenges with bold ideas and stand firm in the face of threats to students’ civil rights.
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    AFC Testifies on the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Development & Pipeline
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Development & Pipeline

    Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, Committee on Workforce Development, and Committee on Higher Education about the importance of expanding the early childhood workforce to ensure that New York City children have access to high-quality early childhood care and education programs.

    Apr 15, 2026

    AFC Submits Testimony on the NYC FY 2027 Preliminary Budget — Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Submits Testimony on the NYC FY 2027 Preliminary Budget — Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities

    AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Committee on Health, Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use, and Committee on Disabilities on the need to extend and baseline funding for the Mental Health Continuum and increase investments to support students with disabilities.

    Mar 19, 2026

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    Celebrate AFC's 2026 Spring Benefit!

    On Tuesday May 5, 2026, join us to honor John & Amanda Waldron and AFC client Aidan Parrish

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