Dear John,

Save the date! We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating AQE’s 25th anniversary at our Champions of Education annual gala on October 9, 2025 at the DCTV Firehouse in New York City. We hope you can join us!

More than two decades ago, our work began with the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit and marches to Albany, demanding fair and adequate funding for public schools. Today, with Foundation Aid at last fully funded, AQE has become New York’s leading statewide education advocacy organization.

AQE continues to evolve, strengthening our impact and deepening our commitment to educational justice across New York. At the heart of all we do is a commitment to racial justice, to parents, and to what’s best for children. This foundation has never wavered—and it continues to guide our strategy, our coalitions, and our vision for the future.

We hope to see you on October 9th to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together.