AFC работает над изменением политики в области образования, чтобы система государственных школ служила все детей эффективно. Мы публикуем отчеты о политике и анализ данных, даем показания на уровне города и штата, выступаем в прессе, чтобы привлечь внимание к проблемам, с которыми сталкиваются учащиеся и семьи, которым мы служим, и присоединяемся к другим правозащитникам, родителям, молодежи и преподавателям, чтобы призвать к изменять.
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AFC testified before the City Council Committees on Education, Finance, and Land Use about the need to increase resources to make more NYC schools accessible to students, families, and staff with physical disabilities.
AFC выступила перед Комитетом по образованию городского совета Нью-Йорка в отношении капитального бюджета на 2019 финансовый год, призвав увеличить финансирование для улучшения доступности школ.
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the Fiscal Year 2019 Preliminary Budget, calling for increased funding for support for students in temporary housing, busing for students in foster care, and school climate initiatives.
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice on the educational needs of New York City’s court-involved youth while in juvenile detention and placement, and after their release from these settings.
AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education at a hearing on community schools, renewal schools, and a special education reporting bill.
AFC submitted comments on the DOE’s proposed changes to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101 regarding school transfers, admissions, and enrollment.
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education on diversity and inclusion in City schools.
AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety regarding the NYPD’s role in school discipline and matters of mental health. We are calling for a realignment of City resources to reflect the critical need to appropriately support students’ social-emotional needs and address the striking racial disparities in police interventions.
AFC testified before the City Council Education Committee offering several recommendations to prevent and address bullying behavior, including expanding whole-school trainings that improve school climate, better utilizing existing data, better utilizing Field Support Center personnel, increasing awareness of anti-bullying resources, and improving reporting.
A new school year has started!