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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Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education, making recommendations as the State and City move forward with the critical work of developing new high school graduation pathways.
Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the proposal approved this morning by the New York State Board of Regents for the State Education Department (SED) to take the necessary steps to move forward with sunsetting diploma assessment requirements starting in the 2027–28 school year.
Today, AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) are testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Finance regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget — Education.
Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget.
AFC submitted comments to the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice regarding the 2026 New York City Preliminary Racial Equity Plan. Our comments focus primarily on the goals regarding NYC Public Schools, particularly in the areas of special education, school climate and social-emotional learning, and literacy instruction.
Today, AFC is testifying at the Joint Legislative Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Proposal for Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget must sustain important education programs funded with one-year city dollars, while also increasing investments to address pressing needs and ensuring the City can fulfill its legal obligations to students, including those with disabilities.
L'AFC témoigne devant le comité de l'éducation du conseil municipal de New York concernant les écoles de transfert et à l'appui de l'Int. 1359, qui obligerait le ministère de l'Éducation à rendre compte des examens de détermination de la manifestation.
Today, AFC is testifying at the Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025–2026 Executive State Budget Proposal for Elementary and Secondary Education.
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.
A new school year has started!