Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Save the date: AQE's Champions of Education Celebration

October 5, 2023 in New York City Save the Date: October 5, 2023 AQE's Champions of Education October 5, 2023 ?at 5:30 PM? In person at the Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway New York City REGISTER NOW …

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 2:15 PM

CALL TODAY: Stop tying parents' work hours to child care access!

There are only a few days left to fix important legislation that would stop tying children's hours in child care from their parents' exact working hours for families receiving child care assistance! This restriction is harmful to children, makes life needlessly harder for low…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Phone bank to stop child care cuts in Congress!

Hi John, Republicans in Congress are taking the economy hostage to force through devastating cuts to services New York families rely on. Thousands of children could lose access to essential child care and Head Start programs. We need to make clear to New York’s Republican Cong…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Take Action: NY Must Pass The Solutions, Not Suspensions Act

  Hi John,   Schools should be places where students are included, and supported. However, in New York, students lose hundreds of thousands of days in the classroom each year because of suspensions. These …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM

TONIGHT: Education & child care budget debrief

Hi John, It isn't too late to register for our virtual Budget Debrief on Education and Child Care, happening this evening at 6 pm! Join us to learn what we got for New York’s children and families — and what we didn’t get — in this year’s enacted budget. Register now. Here are…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Register now! Tomorrow: Education & child care budget debrief

Hi John, There is still time to register! Join us tomorrow, May 23 at 6 PM for our virtual Budget Debrief on Education and Child Care to learn what we got for New York’s children and families — and what we didn’t get — in this year’s enacted budget. Register now. Here are the…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Join us 5/23: Education & child care budget debrief

Hi John, Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 PM for our virtual Budget Debrief on Education and Child Care to learn what we got for New York’s children and families — and what we didn’t get — in this year’s enacted budget. Register now. Here are the biggest takeaways for the comin…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Vote for your school budget today!

Hi John, Today, you have a chance to support a quality education for students in your school district. Wherever you are in New York, please get out and vote “yes" for your local school budgets to ensure that children get the tools and resources they need for the upcoming schoo…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM

The pressure is working. Let's keep it up!

  Hi John,   Over the past 24 hours, we sent thousands of emails to our New York State Legislators — and the pressure is working. Yesterday morning, it appeared that a deal to reauthorize zombie charters w…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 5:29 PM

URGENT: We only have hours left to keep charters out of the budget!

  Hi John,   Finally some news from the capitol... but it’s not good news: we’re hearing that budget negotiators are close to a deal that would reauthorize 22 “zombie charters,” from schools that previousl…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 3:11 PM

With the budget in overtime, legislators must hold the line on no new charters

Hi John, The State budget has entered its third week of overtime, with legislators passing another extender Monday. Despite Governor Hochul's claim that she is seeking the "right" budget, the real reason for the delay is that she’s trying to force the legislature to cave to he…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 7:27 PM

All NY's children deserve access to child care

Hi John, Across our state, more than 23,000 income-eligible children cannot access child care assistance solely due to their immigration status — including children lawfully present in the United States. Email New York State’s leaders urging them to invest state dollars in thi…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 6:31 PM

No zombie charters in the budget!

Hi John, Budget negotiations are dragging into another week, and Governor Hochul is planning to push hard in the coming days for her proposal to reauthorize “zombie charters” — charter schools that failed and closed — in an effort to allow new charter schools to open. Email …

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  Zakiyah Ansari · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 7:24 PM

An interfaith message for a moral NY budget

Hi John, With state budget negotiations coming to a head during the overlap of Passover, Holy Week, and Ramadan this year, we’re reflecting on the great responsibility New York's leaders face as they decide the fates of millions of people. Despite being ten days past due, Gov…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Protect children, not billionaires

Hi John, The New York State budget deadline came and went over the weekend, with no progress on negotiations. What we’re hearing is that very few decisions have been reached — which means everything is still on the table. Yesterday Legislators passed an extension until April …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Take 3 quick actions for child care

  Hi John,   It’s up to us to keep up the drumbeat on child care, every day until the budget is done. Our state decision makers — Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Sp…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 9:21 PM

NY chooses public schools

Hi John, New York’s schools are expecting to get a historic school aid increase in 2023. But right now, charters are receiving a disproportionate percentage of the school aid increase — and Governor Hochul’s proposal to expand them will make that disparity even worse. Email Go…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Help us fight for NY's children

We’re gearing up for an unprecedented battle.   Hi John,   We’re gearing up for an unprecedented battle.   With days left before the budget deadline, we’re preparing to fight for not one but three of our pr…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 3:09 PM

NY Doesn't Need More Charter Schools

Hi John, New York State is on the verge of fully funding 100 percent of Foundation Aid for the first time since its creation. The promised 3 year phase-in will be delivered in the enacted budget when it is finalized in just over a week. Email your State Legislators now and …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Action alert: Don't lift the charter cap!

It isn't too late to register for our Charter Teach-in tonight from 6 to 7 PM! Click here to register now. Hi John, The New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul is pushing for a massive expansion of charter schools in NYC right now through the state budget process. Her proposal …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Join our call relay for child care!

  Hi John,   Join us tomorrow, March 14th for an emergency Call Relay for Child Care! We will generate calls to New York State leaders, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Ca…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 5:41 PM

The window for child care is closing!

  Hi John,   There is less than a month left until the state budget is decided, and right now the State Senate and the Assembly are working through the weekend to finalize their own budget proposals (calle…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Universal child care means all of New York’s children

Hi John, Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget persists in intentionally excluding many of New York State’s immigrant children. More than 23,000 income-eligible children are left out of our state’s Child Care Assistance Program due solely to their immigration status. Among those …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Investing in the Child Care Workforce is an Investment in NY's Families

Hi John, New York's families and child care educators are counting on Albany to prioritize investments in child care in this year's budget — and that means investing in the child care workforce. Email your State Legislators now and urge them to invest $1 billion in the child …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Register now! 2/16 Teach-in on education & child care

Hi John, Join AQE and Citizen Action on Thursday, February 16th for a Legislative Teach-In on education and child care! We will be holding a legislative briefing, where we help unpack the details of Governor Hochul's executive proposal and what it means for our fight for publ…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Join us 2/16: Teach-in on education & child care

Hi John, Join AQE and Citizen Action on Thursday, February 16th for a Legislative Teach-In on education and child care! We will be holding a legislative briefing, where we help unpack the details of Governor Hochul's executive proposal and what it means for our fight for publ…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Taking time to breathe

  Hi John, ? This weekend has taken an emotional toll on many of us.? ? The videos and images of brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis police left ?me in shock, anger an…

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  Alliance for Quality Education, AQENY.org · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Join us 12/19: Invest in Our NY Teach-In

Hi John, Governor Hochul and the State Legislature can pass a budget this year that drives down costs, funds critical programs and transforms the lives of millions - but to do so, we need a bold spending package that reflects the needs of our communities. The Invest in Ou…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Tell Governor Hochul to sign the child care bill!

Hi John, Earlier this year, State Legislators passed a bill that would decouple child care subsidies from parents' work hours. This bill would help New York’s families consistently access the child care assistance they need, but Governor Hochul needs to sign the bill by Sat…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 6:10 PM

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with AQE

Hi John, State lawmakers have from January to April 1st to finalize New York State's state budget — and though it may not feel like it, that means the commencement of the budget negotiations is just around the corner. That's why on January 18, parents, educators and advocates…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Join us in Albany 1/18

JOIN US ALL DAY IN ALBANY January 18, 2023 RSVP here (required) Please join the Alliance for Quality Education for our Education Advocacy Day in Albany! On January 18, we will be returning to the State Capitol for the first time since March 2020 with parent leaders, students a…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 8:03 PM

AQE is going to Ghana

Dear John, AQE is going to Ghana. And we are so excited. Years in the making, our team's dream trip is finally happening, and it’s just around the corner. When? November 30th through December 11, 2022. Why? The fight for education justice never ends. Each year brings new chal…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 19, 2022 at 7:01 PM

It's time for Gov. Hochul to deliver on her promises to NY children

Hi John, Last week, New York voted to give Governor Hochul a historic full term, sending a clear message that we will not stand for Trump-aligned politicians who stoke fear, hate and lies, and deny elections. New York’s working families were critical to the Governor’s victory.…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Vote today for public education!

Hi John, It's Election Day! Polls will be open statewide until 9 PM tonight. If you haven't already voted, make sure you have a plan to vote before the polls close. You can find all the information you need about how and where you can vote here. The outcome of today's vote wil…

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  Alliance for Quality Education, AQENY.org · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Make your vote count for our public schools

Hi John, The midterm election is just a few days away, and the stakes are high for New York’s public schools, children and families. Our public schools are facing new threats: devastating cuts to New York City public schools, looming threats of privatization, rising rates of s…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Join us Sunday: Universal Child Care Summit

Hi John, It’s time to build up the next stage in our fight for Universal Child Care! On Sunday, October 2nd, we will be joining Senator Jabari Brisport for a state-wide summit of parents, neighbors, and child care providers (virtual and in-person) to get on the same page, bri…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Week Three: Teaching True History

  Hi John,   Today, students around New York State and the country return to a new school year. We are concluding our series commemorating the legacy of Black August with a look at how teaching true histor…

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  Alliance for Quality Education, AQENY.org · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Thank you for celebrating with us!

Join us on August 31 in New York City ​​​Hi John​, Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday evening to support AQE and celebrate our honorees: Senator Jabari Brisport & Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi with the New York State Senate &am…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Week Two: Segregation and inequality

  Hi John,   For the second week of our learning series commemorating Black August, we are exploring the relationship between segregation and educational inequality, and how privatizers — whether charter s…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Commemorating Black August: Reimagine Safety

  Hi John,   In the tradition of Black August, for the next 4 weeks we will be sharing resources to deepen our collective understanding of the many intersections of race and inequity in New York’s public s…

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  Alliance for Quality Education, AQENY.org · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 7:57 PM

You're Invited! AQE's Champions of Education Celebration

Join us on August 31 in New York City You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education August 31, 2022 ?at 6:30 PM? In person at the Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway New York City REGISTER NOW …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Tell Senator Schumer to fight for NY's children

Hi John, Right now, talks are under way in Congress around a budget reconciliation package — but unacceptably, the package does not include a single penny for child care or early childhood education. It is up to New Yorkers to tell Senator Schumer we need him to keep fightin…

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  Alliance for Quality Education, AQENY.org · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Save the date: AQE's Champions of Education Celebration

August 31, 2022 in New York City Save the Date: August 31, 2022 AQE's Champions of Education August 31, 2022  at 6:30 PM  In person at the Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway New York City REGISTER NOW …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Make your vote today count for our schools

Hi John, Today, New Yorkers are voting in primary elections for our next Governor and Lieutenant Governor. If you haven't already voted, make sure you have a plan to vote before the polls close! Polls will be open statewide until 9 PM tonight. You can look up your polling plac…

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  Stevie Vargas · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 9:32 PM

AQE responds to racist attack on Buffalo's Black community

Dear John, Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison, Andre Mackneil, Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Heyward Patterson, Katherine Massey, Pearl Young, Ruth Whitfield. Those are the names of the people who died in Buffalo Saturday. They were mothers, fathers, gra…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 5:07 PM

We need child care for ALL NY's children

Hi John, In April, New York committed to $1.8 billion for child care to expand support for both families and child care educators. But without additional changes to current law, tens of thousands of poor children and their families will be left behind. Current law excludes chi…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Thank you for fighting with AQE

Hi John, Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Education & Child Care Budget Debrief! As you heard last night, we made progress towards expanding child care in New York State, but we still have a long way to go to get to universal child care for all childr…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Register now! Budget debrief w/Sen. Jackson & Brisport

Hi John, Join us this Tuesday, April 19 for a state budget debrief for child care, pre-K-12 education and higher education. We'll be joined by special guests Senator Robert Jackson and Senator Jabari Brisport to talk through the state budget and next steps for our advocacy to…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Join us 4/19: Education & child care budget debrief

Hi John, Over the weekend, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed the state budget. We're still going over details, but here are the biggest takeaways for the coming year: K-12 education: Year 2 of the phase-in of Foundation Aid for public schools is fully funded, a…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Register now: Education & Child Care Budget debrief

Hi John, Budget negotiations wrapped up last night, with an announcement of $7 billion investment in child care over the next four years. But when it comes to an issue as complex as child care, the devil is in the details. Families and providers need immediate relief, starting…

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