Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Testimonio y comentario público

Comentarios de la AFC sobre la certificación de maestros de escuelas autónomas

AFC submitted comments on SUNY’s proposed regulations regarding charter school teacher certification. While we believe there is important work to be done across the State to strengthen teacher certification pathways, address shortages of qualified teachers in certain areas, and ensure there is an excellent teacher in every classroom, we are concerned that the proposed regulations would run counter to these goals and would violate state law.

24 de agosto de 2017

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments on Civil Rights Data Collection

AFC submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Education to maintain the current Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) by preserving the existing questions, requiring all schools and districts to report the data, and continuing to make the CRDC accessible to the public.

Aug 21, 2017

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments on Child Care for Children Living in Shelters

AFC submitted comments to the New York City Board of Health on proposed regulations regarding child care programs in homeless shelters.

Jul 25, 2017

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Informe de política

Potencial perdido: estudiantes del idioma inglés insuficientemente representados en los programas de educación técnica y profesional de la ciudad de Nueva York

Este resumen de datos analiza datos de la ciudad y del estado que muestran que los estudiantes que aprenden inglés (ELL) están subrepresentados en los programas de educación profesional y técnica (CTE) en las escuelas secundarias de la ciudad de Nueva York. El informe hace recomendaciones sobre las medidas que el DOE puede tomar para abordar las barreras para los estudiantes ELL.

24 de julio de 2017

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Supports the Extension of Mayoral Control

AFC sent a letter to the New York State Assembly and Senate, urging them to approve a long-term extension of mayoral control as a stand-alone bill that is not tied to other changes in education policy.

Jun 19, 2017

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments on School Planning and Overcrowding

AFC submitted public comments to the City Council Working Group on School Planning, Siting, and Overcrowding, urging the Council to consider the needs of students with disabilities, as well as students, families, and school staff members who need accessible school buildings.

Jun 15, 2017

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments on New York State’s Draft ESSA Plan

AFC submitted public comments to the New York State Education Department on the State’s draft Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan.

Jun 14, 2017

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2018 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the New York City Council about the Fiscal Year 2018 city budget proposal. We urge the Administration and City Council to increase funding for DOE social workers for students living in homeless shelters, Restorative Practices and other alternatives to school suspensions, and school accessibility.

May 25, 2017

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Informe de política

Refugios seguros: proteger y apoyar a los estudiantes inmigrantes del estado de Nueva York

Este informe de mayo de 2017, publicado por el Fideicomiso de Educación – Nueva York, Advocates for Children de Nueva York, el Coalición de Inmigración de Nueva York, y el Comité para niños y familias hispanas, insta a los distritos escolares de Nueva York a proteger y apoyar mejor a los estudiantes y familias inmigrantes.

17 de mayo de 2017

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Testifies on the DOE’s Policies Related to Interactions with Federal Immigration Authorities

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committees on Immigration, Public Safety, and Education, urging the DOE to issue guidance to address the collection of sensitive immigration information and to address the very likely situation of immigrant parents being picked up by ICE during the day, while their children are at school.

Apr 26, 2017

Recursos de políticas

Liderando el Camino para las Escuelas de Nueva York: Recomendaciones para la Próxima Administración

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