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Press Statement

NYC Preschoolers with Disabilities Left Waiting as Mayor’s Promise Falls Short

On the one-year anniversary of Mayor Adams’ press conference announcing he would guarantee that every child who needed a preschool special education class would have one by the spring of 2023, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement.

Dec 12, 2023

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Press Statement

Response to the November Financial Plan

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the City’s November Financial Plan.

Nov 16, 2023

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Press Statement

Response to the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the recommendations of the New York State Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures.

Nov 13, 2023

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Press Statement

Response to the Release of NYC Public Schools’ Proposed 2025–2029 Capital Plan

Today, Kim Sweet, 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) proposed FY 2025–2029 Five-Year Capital Plan.

Nov 1, 2023

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Press Statement

Statement in Response to Reports NYC Will Limit Shelter Stays to 60 Days for Newcomer Families

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the anticipated announcement that New York City will limit shelter stays to 60 days for newcomer families.

Oct 13, 2023

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Press Statement

Response to the Passage of Intro 857-A, Expanding NYCPS Data Reporting Requirements to Include Students in Foster Care

Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the New York City Council’s passage of Intro 857-A, expanding disaggregated data in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) reporting to include metrics on students in foster care.

Oct 5, 2023

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Press Statement

Statement in Response to NYC Literacy Instruction Announcement

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, issued the following statement in response to the Chancellor’s announced changes to literacy instruction in New York City Public Schools.

May 9, 2023

Press Statement

AFC Responds to the New York City FY 2024 Executive Budget

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget.

Apr 26, 2023

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Press Statement

Newly Released Data Show Troubling Gaps for Students Needing Bilingual Special Education Services

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Department of Education (DOE)’s special education data report for the 2021–22 school year.

Mar 20, 2023

Press Statement

AFC Responds to the Release of the City’s FY 2024 Preliminary Budget

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the City’s Fiscal Year 2024 preliminary budget.

Jan 12, 2023

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