AFC works to change education policy so that the public school system serves all children effectively. We publish policy reports and data analyses, testify at the City and State levels, speak out in the press to bring attention to the challenges facing the students and families we serve, and join with other advocates, parents, youth, and educators to call for change.
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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 before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, Committee on Workforce Development, and Committee on Higher Education about the importance of expanding the early childhood workforce to ensure that New York City children have access to high-quality early childhood care and education programs.
Today, AFC, the ARISE Coalition, and the Transition Alliance (both coordinated by AFC) are testifying at the New York City Council Committee on Education’s Preliminary Budget hearing.
Today, AFC is testifying before the New York City Council Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education regarding the expansion of early childhood care and education programs and how the City should use this opportunity to create a fully inclusive and accessible system.
In response to the release of Mayor Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement.
AFC submitted testimony for the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 State Health Budget, urging the State to invest in Early Intervention.
AFC submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding Intro. 203, a bill to amend the administrative code to require reporting on payments to early childhood care and education providers.
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.