Hi John,

 

Thank you for being part of this year’s Champions of Education celebration! Your support filled us with hope for the future of education across New York State and will continue to fuel our work moving forward.  For those of you who were able to attend, we hope you found joy in celebrating each other and left the event feeling inspired!

In these challenging times, our commitment to equity and justice remains unwavering and stronger than ever. And having your commitment and support to this movement is vital. Each of us plays a crucial role in this work - each role necessary and important.

 

We celebrated these outstanding education champions during the event:

Senator Shelley Mayer

 

Chair of the New York State Senate Education Committee

Speaker Adrienne Adams and Education Chair Rita Joseph

 

New York City Council

The legacy of Norm Fruchter

 

A Champion of Education Equity

 

Award accepted by Richard Gray, Jr.

Adriana Alicea, Tracy Jordan, and Tajh Sutton

 

Dedicated NYC parent advocates

Every action you take - whether it’s sharing our message, volunteering your time, or making a financial contribution - helps us amplify our collective impact. Please consider making a donation to support our ongoing work. Your contributions help us continue the fight for educational justice to create lasting change in our communities.

Thank you once again for standing with us. Together, we are building a brighter future for all students in New York. Your dedication and commitment are what make this movement strong and effective. 

 

With heartfelt gratitude and solidarity,

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Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari

Co-Executive Director

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Marina Marcou-O'Malley

Co-Executive Director