Ressources politiques
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
AFC Testifies on Intro. No. 376-A, Establishing an Anti-Bullying Hotline and Mobile App
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Youth Services regarding a proposal to establish an anti-bullying hotline and an anti-bullying mobile device application. AFC urges the City to invest in building positive, inclusive school climates by implementing anti-bullying training and funding whole-school evidence-based approaches.
AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2019 Preliminary Education Budget
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the Fiscal Year 2019 Preliminary Budget, calling for increased funding for support for students in temporary housing, busing for students in foster care, and school climate initiatives.
Stratégies de plaidoyer pour mettre un terme au pipeline école-prison : de la collaboration avec les localités aux litiges
L'AFC a présenté ce livre blanc lors de la conférence nationale 2018 du Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Il discute des approches qui permettent de soutenir positivement les élèves, d'améliorer le climat scolaire et de réduire les suspensions, les renvois aux forces de l'ordre et les renvois inappropriés vers la salle d'urgence psychiatrique. Le document discute également des stratégies visant à démanteler le pipeline école-prison et l'impact disparate sur les élèves handicapés et les élèves de couleur, notamment en travaillant en collaboration avec les districts scolaires et les localités, en plaidant pour un changement de lois et en intentant des poursuites.
L'AFC témoigne sur la sécurité des écoles et les efforts visant à améliorer le climat scolaire
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety regarding the NYPD’s role in school discipline and matters of mental health. We are calling for a realignment of City resources to reflect the critical need to appropriately support students’ social-emotional needs and address the striking racial disparities in police interventions.