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L'AFC s'efforce de changer la politique éducative afin que le système scolaire public serve tous enfants efficacement. Nous publions des rapports politiques et des analyses de données, témoignons aux niveaux de la ville et de l'État, nous exprimons dans la presse pour attirer l'attention sur les défis auxquels sont confrontés les étudiants et les familles que nous servons, et nous nous joignons à d'autres défenseurs, parents, jeunes et éducateurs pour appeler à changement.

More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula
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    • More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula

    Every child in New York State has the right to a sound, basic education—and providing such an education requires adequate and equitable funding. More than 115 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those who have the greatest needs.
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    AFC Testifies on Mental Health in Schools
    New York State capitol building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies on Mental Health in Schools

    AFC testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Education regarding the current state of health, mental health, and physical education programs, services, and instruction in New York State’s schools. Our testimony discusses the need for the expansion of school-based mental health services and evidence-based approaches to student behavior.

    Oct 23, 2018

    AFC Testifies on School Transportation
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies on School Transportation

    Advocates for Children testified before the City Council Committee on Education about the importance of improving the school transportation system, especially for students with disabilities, students in foster care, and students in temporary housing, and in support of a bill to provide real-time GPS bus location data to parents.

    Oct 16, 2018

    AFC Testifies on School Emergency Preparedness and Safety
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies on School Emergency Preparedness and Safety

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Education regarding a proposal to establish a school emergency preparedness task force and a resolution calling for one guidance counselor and social worker for every 250 students and at least one guidance counselor and social worker per school.

    Sep 20, 2018

    La Coalition ARISE et l'appel du PIE à investir dans l'accessibilité des écoles dans le plan d'investissement pour l'exercice 2020-2024
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  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • La Coalition ARISE et l'appel du PIE à investir dans l'accessibilité des écoles dans le plan d'investissement pour l'exercice 2020-2024

    Members of the ARISE Coalition (which is coordinated by AFC) and Parents for Inclusive Education (PIE) sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio asking that the City include a major investment in the FY 2020-2024 School Construction Authority Five-Year Capital Plan to make at least one-third of schools accessible to students, parents, and teachers with physical disabilities.

    12 septembre 2018

    AFC Comments on the Implementation of New York’s Approved ESSA Plan
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  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Comments on the Implementation of New York’s Approved ESSA Plan

    Advocates for Children of New York submitted comments to the New York State Education Department on proposed amendments to the regulations regarding New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability system. Our comments discuss the proposed definition of “out-of-school suspension rate” as well as the State’s method for calculating chronic absenteeism.

    Aug 17, 2018

    AFC Comments on Proposed Amendments to Regulations about the Dignity for All Students Act
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  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Comments on Proposed Amendments to Regulations about the Dignity for All Students Act

    AFC submitted comments to the New York State Education Department in support of proposed amendments to regulations regarding the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). We appreciate NYSED’s efforts to clarify that DASA protects all aspects of gender identity and expression and provide suggestions for further clarifying and strengthening the language.

    Jul 21, 2018

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