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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 More than 115 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those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 Regarding Diversity in New York City Schools
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies Regarding Diversity in New York City Schools

    AFC testified before the City Council’s Education Committee about diversity in NYC schools. Ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to high-achieving schools and programs is critical, but is only one step. As the City Council strives to ensure that every school and program in NYC serves a diverse group of students, the City and DOE need to prepare schools to provide an excellent education to these students. Schools need resources, training, and the development of specialized programs to meet the needs of all students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities.

    Dec 11, 2014

    AFC Submits Comments on Disproportionality under IDEA to the U.S. Department of Education
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  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Submits Comments on Disproportionality under IDEA to the U.S. Department of Education

    AFC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding disproportionality under Section 618(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our comments focus on racial disproportionality in the identification, placement, and discipline of children with disabilities in New York City.

    Jul 29, 2014

    AFC Testifies at City Council Hearing on Charter School Management and Accountability
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies at City Council Hearing on Charter School Management and Accountability

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education on the need to improve charter school accountability and oversight, particularly with regard to discipline policies and the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students with disabilities and English Language Learners. AFC supports the Council’s bill calling for reports to the DOE on student demographic data for all co-located schools.

    May 6, 2014

    AFC Testifies on the New York City Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget
    New York City City Hall Building
  • Témoignage et commentaires publics
    • AFC Testifies on the New York City Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committees on General Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Women’s Issues about the impact of the FY 2015 Preliminary Budget on early learning programs, and the importance of providing adequate funding for high-quality early childhood education programs for young children from low-income backgrounds.

    Mar 24, 2014

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