Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on Proposed Changes to the School Discipline Code for 2016-17

AFC testified at the DOE’s hearing on proposed changes to the Discipline Code. Our testimony focuses on the proposals to ban suspensions for students in kindergarten through second grade, require schools to document supports and interventions used, and expand the options for the length of suspensions.

Aug 8, 2016

Rear view of two students wearing backpacks walking up an incline. (Photo by George Pak via Pexels)

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AFC Comments on Proposed ESSA Regulations

AFC submitted public comments to U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. on the proposed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability and state plan regulations.

Jul 26, 2016

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Submits Testimony on School Stability for Students in Foster Care

AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council General Welfare Committee regarding school stability for students in foster care.

Jun 16, 2016

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2017 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance, asking that the final budget include increased funding for DOE social workers for students living in shelters and for restorative justice programs.

May 24, 2016

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Statement and Testimony on Mayoral Control

As the New York State Senate Education Committee holds a hearing today on mayoral control of New York City schools, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), released the following statement supporting a long-term extension of mayoral control.

May 19, 2016

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AFC Comments on the CDOS Graduation Pathway

AFC submitted comments to the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents in support of the proposed amendment of the regulations relating to the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential.

May 16, 2016

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC testifica sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes con dislexia y discapacidades relacionadas con el aprendizaje del lenguaje

AFC testificó ante los Comités de Educación y Salud Mental, Discapacidad del Desarrollo, Alcoholismo, Abuso de Sustancias y Servicios para Discapacidades del Consejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York sobre la necesidad de garantizar que nuestras escuelas públicas estén preparadas para brindar a todos los estudiantes, incluidos aquellos con dislexia y otras discapacidades, con instrucción de alfabetización apropiada y basada en evidencia.

19 de abril de 2016

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AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2017 Preliminary Education Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Education Committee about the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Preliminary Budget, calling on the Administration and City Council to increase funding to address school climate and to support students experiencing homelessness.

Mar 16, 2016

School buses parked in a row under the shade of trees on a sunny street.

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AFC Testifies on the DOE’s Support for Students in Temporary Housing

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on General Welfare regarding transportation and support for students experiencing homelessness.

Feb 4, 2016

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifica sobre la Hoja de Ruta de Salud Mental de ThriveNYC

AFC testificó ante el Comité del Concejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York sobre Salud Mental, Discapacidad del Desarrollo, Alcoholismo, Abuso de Sustancias y Servicios para Personas con Discapacidad con respecto a las necesidades conductuales y de salud mental de los estudiantes de la ciudad.

28 de enero de 2016

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