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Response to Release of Special Education Data for the 2016–17 School Year

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the New York City Department of Education’s annual report of information regarding students receiving special education services pursuant to Local Law 27.

Nov 1, 2017

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Student Homelessness in New York City, 2016–17

The New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), a project of Advocates for Children of New York, posted new data showing the number of students identified as homeless enrolled in New York City and New York State schools for the 2016–2017 school year.

Oct 10, 2017

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AFC’s Statement in Response to New York Graduation Rates for the Class of 2016

The following is a statement by Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, in response to the release of graduation rate data for the class of 2016.

Feb 10, 2017

Elementary school student sitting at desk, head on hands.

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AFC Supports Adoption and Funding of Recommendations by the Mayor’s Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline

Today, the City announced its intention to implement the recommendation of the Mayoral Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline to modify the DOE’s discipline code to end suspensions for students in kindergarten through second grade and increase support for positive behavior interventions in schools. AFC staunchly supports the elimination of suspensions for these students and the use of a developmentally sound approach to address the behavior of young children instead.

Jul 21, 2016

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Свидетельства и общественное обсуждение

Заявление и показания по вопросу контроля мэра

Сегодня, когда Комитет по образованию Сената штата Нью-Йорк проводит слушания по вопросу контроля мэра над школами Нью-Йорка, Ким Свит, исполнительный директор организации "Защитники детей Нью-Йорка" (AFC), выступила со следующим заявлением в поддержку долгосрочного продления контроля мэра.

19 мая 2016 года

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Заявление в ответ на предложение Департамента образования штата о расширении возможностей получения диплома

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, issued the following statement in response to the proposal for expanding graduation pathways for all students discussed at today’s Board of Regents meeting.

11 января 2016 г.

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