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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AFC submitted comments about proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-820 regarding access to educational records.
Aujourd'hui, AFC témoigne devant le groupe de travail sur la dyslexie et la dysgraphie du Département de l'Éducation de l'État de New York. Notre témoignage porte sur le dépistage et l'intervention, et souligne que l'amélioration des compétences en lecture et en écriture exige une approche globale ainsi qu'un engagement important et constant de ressources.
Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Contracts about necessary upgrades to ensure students have safe, reliable, on-time transportation to school.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Melissa Aviles-Ramos as the next schools Chancellor
Today, 116 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those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.
AFC submitted comments to the Rockefeller Institute of Government about the state Foundation Aid education funding formula. New York State must revise the formula to meet the needs of today’s schools and students, including students who need the most support.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2024 New York State English Language Arts test scores for New York City students.
Today, AFC is submitting comments regarding the proposed amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-411, and ways to further strengthen A-411 to emphasize that schools must support students, de-escalate behavior, and not use punitive measures – such as calling 911 – to respond to students in emotional crisis.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget agreement.
Aujourd'hui, l'AFC témoigne devant le comité sur l'éducation du conseil municipal de New York concernant Intro. 266, établissant un groupe de travail sur la prévention de l'intimidation ; Introduction. 399, exigeant des rapports sur le respect de l'Americans with Disabilities Act ; Introduction. 733, exigeant des rapports sur l'enseignement professionnel et technique ; et introduction. 771, exigeant la diffusion d'informations sur les services d'interprétation.