Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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29,000 NYC Students with Disabilities Failed to Receive Required Special Education Instruction

Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Department of Education’s informe de datos de educación especial for the 2018-19 school year.

1 de noviembre de 2019

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El transporte escolar exige atención urgente

Kim Sweet, directora ejecutiva de Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la publicación del informe de datos de transporte del Departamento de Educación de la ciudad de Nueva York para el año escolar 2018-19.

1 de noviembre de 2019

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Statement in Response to the Release of English Language Arts & Math Test Scores

In response to the release of the grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math test scores for 2019, Kim Sweet, Executive Director, issued the following statement.

Aug 22, 2019

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Response to Release of NYC School Discipline Package

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to Mayor de Blasio’s release of a school discipline package.

Jun 20, 2019

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AFC Responds to the Adoption of the New York City FY 2020 Budget

Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 city budget.

Jun 19, 2019

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Response to Increased Funding for School Social Workers

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the agreement announced between Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Council to fund 216 new school social workers.

Jun 14, 2019

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Cientos de niños en edad preescolar con discapacidades esperan clases de educación especial preescolar en Nueva York

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) issued the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that the State is approving only a two percent increase in rates for preschool special education programs for the 2019-2020 school year.

11 de junio de 2019

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AFC Responds to the New York City FY 2020 Executive Budget

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget.

Apr 25, 2019

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Preliminary Budget Would Cut Key Supports for Students who are Homeless

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) issued the following statement in response to the release of the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 Preliminary Budget.

Feb 7, 2019

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Education Advocates Urge Legislature to Expand School Discipline Reforms in Proposed Budget

Ahead of a public hearing on proposed education funding in the New York State budget, the Safe and Supportive Schools Coalition urges lawmakers to expand support for school discipline reforms.

Feb 5, 2019

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