Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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120+ Organizations Call on the NYS Congressional Delegation to Reject Proposed Funding Cuts

AFC joined 120+ organizations calling on the New York State delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives to reject the severe cuts to P–12 education funding included in the appropriations bill advanced out of subcommittee in September.

Jan 14, 2026

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Statement on Announcement of Kamar Samuels as Next Schools Chancellor

Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Kamar Samuels as the next Schools Chancellor.

Dec 30, 2025

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AFC Testifies on Educational Access in NYC’s Juvenile Detention Centers

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth and Committee on Education regarding educational access in NYC’s juvenile detention centers.

17 Novanm 2025

Teenage male student sitting on the floor of a library, writing in a notebook.

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Reconnecting to Opportunity: Advancing Educational Equity for Court-Involved Students

This report reviews data on educational programming for young people in juvenile detention or placement during the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years and makes key recommendations for how the incoming Mayoral administration can better support these students.

17 Novanm 2025

Sun shines on empty school hallway, numbered yellow lockers at the wall. (Photo by Lubo Ivanko, Adobe Stock)

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Response to Release of Suspension Data for the 2024–25 School Year

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 Public Schools (NYCPS) suspension data report for the 2024–25 school year.

11 Novanm 2025

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AFC Temwaye sou Lekòl Transfè ak Ent. 1359

AFC ap temwaye devan Komite Edikasyon Konsèy Vil New York sou lekòl transfè epi an sipò pou Int. 1359, ki ta egzije Depatman Edikasyon rapòte sou Revizyon Detèminasyon Manifestasyon.

30 Oktòb 2025

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San Kay Pami Etidyan nan Vil Nouyòk, 2024–25

Pandan dizyèm ane youn dèyè lòt, plis pase 100,000 elèv te san kay pandan ane eskolè 2024–25 la—epi pou premye fwa, kantite a te depase 150,000 elèv.

20 Oktòb 2025

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Endikatè Edikatif pou Elèv ki San Kay, 2023–24

Briyè sa a rezime done sou yon sou-gwoup nan plis pase 146,000 elèv Vil Nouyòk yo ki te idantifye kòm san kay pandan ane eskolè 2023–24 la.

20 Oktòb 2025

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AFC Testifies on Language Access in NYC Schools

Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Committee on Education, highlighting several concerns around language access in New York City schools and making recommendations for improving communication with families who speak languages other than English.

Sep 30, 2025

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AFC Temwaye sou Aksè ak Pwogram Apre Lekòl

AFC ap temwaye devan Komite Konsèy Vil la sou Timoun ak Jèn sou nesesite pou Vil la asire pwogram apre lekòl yo ekipe pou satisfè bezwen tout elèv, enkli elèv ki gen andikap, epi pou bay sèvis otobis pou mennen elèv yo lakay yo apre pwogram yo, konsa elèv ki depann de otobis yo kapab patisipe.

18 Sèptanm 2025

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