Maria Bautista · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Take action with AQE tonight!

Hi John, Join AQE's action team TONIGHT to demand our legislative leaders fight for every dollar allocated to our public schools! Governor Cuomo's budget proposal for the coming year fails to address the growing needs of students, educators and families — and worse, avoids r…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 4:31 PM

NY must invest in our students & their futures

Hi John, Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, too many students in New York are still struggling to engage in meaningful learning because of a lack of resources. Many children are shut out of remote classrooms without access to laptops, WiFi, language or disability serv…

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  Maria Bautista · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Join Us for #TaxTheRich Tuesday!

Hi John, Join us to take action on Tax the Rich Tuesdays! New York State is facing a budget crisis and we need to raise revenue urgently in order to fully fund our public schools. Just this week, Gov Cuomo released his Executive budget and confirmed that he plans to take …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Honoring Dr. King's Legacy of Justice

Hi John, As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we want to lift up his powerful analysis from his famous "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" that rings as true today as it did then. (Read or listen to the letter here.) Our nation’s racial tensions, no longer hidden…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM

NOON TODAY: Protect Students, Not Billionaires Toolkit

  Hi John, Governor Andrew Cuomo is in the middle of his week-long State of the State addresses outlining his priorities for the coming year. But the Governor has already made it clear with his actions tha…

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

January 11, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Tomorrow: Join us to Protect Students not Billionaires!

John- Join us for the launch of the Protect Students, Not Billionaires Campaign tomorrow! You can join us in person or online: Sign up here. Our schools have been struggling to meet the growing demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With no additional funding in 2020 many di…

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

December 30, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Register Now for 2021 Early Childhood Advocacy Days

Hi John, Next year, early childhood advocacy will be more necessary than ever to protect New York's young children and families from budget cuts to programs they depend on – especially those crucial to Black and Brown communities disproportionately harmed by the ongoing pandem…

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

December 17, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Join us Monday: Our plan to raise revenues in New York

Our public schools have been severely underfunded and have had limited resources during a health pandemic, all while the rich have gotten richer. Join us for a teach-in on Monday, December 21 as we lay out our plan to raise revenue with a tax increase on the millionaires and…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 4:44 PM

National Survey: Grassroots Voices for the Future of Public Education​

Hi John, The United States polls around 14th in global education rankings, but when you control for poverty, we skyrocket to second the world. Education is clearly working for the richest Americans. But what about the rest of us? What about the voices of parents and students …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Today is Giving Tuesday! Become a Guardian of Education

Hi John, Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving to organizations with the power to transform our communities. For #GivingTuesday this year, choose to be a Guardian of Education by becoming a monthly sustainer of AQE. The movement for public education and racial justic…

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

November 24, 2020 at 5:51 PM

For #GivingTuesday, become a Guardian of Education

Hi John, When #GivingTuesday kicks off on December 1, choose to be a Guardian of Education by becoming a monthly sustainer of AQE. 2020 is AQE’s 20th birthday. For twenty years, AQE has been committed to developing parents and community members to lead the charge in the fight …

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

November 19, 2020 at 4:09 PM

TODAY: Day of Action for Child Care Pandemic Relief

  Hi John,   Join us today for a day of action for pandemic relief for child care!   Our message to Governor Cuomo and other New York State leaders: Cut unnecessary red tape, and get CARES Act funds to t…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Tomorrow, we vote for public education

Hi John, Tomorrow, we vote. And the outcome of our vote will impact our ability to stop cuts to our education, tax the ultra rich who’ve profited from this crisis and protect our public schools. If you haven't already voted, make sure you have a plan to vote tomorrow! Polls w…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

TOOLKIT: Child Care Day of Action

  Hi John, New York's child care providers have kept New York's children safe, New York's parents working, New York's economy running throughout the pandemic at great personal risk. Now, they need our hel…

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

October 23, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Vote your Values!

John- Elections are key to shifting power and winning on the education issues that are important to all of us, from full funding to culturally responsive curriculum. That’s why I’m voting for Biden & Harris on the Working Families Party line. Will you join me? The outcom…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Pre-K Day of Action: Stop the cuts to Early Childhood Education!

  Hi John,   Join us TODAY for a Pre-K Day of Action to stop the cuts and prote…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Thank you for joining us!

Hi John, Thank you to everyone who joined us to support AQE and celebrate our honorees, Luis Torres, Principal, Community School 55; Leanne Nunes, Executive College Director, IntegrateNYC; and the Rochester Community Task Force. Over this past year, our communities have faced …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 4:46 PM

TONIGHT! Join AQE celebrating our Guardians of Education

Guardians of Education: Twenty Years of AQE Tonight is the night! AQE's Guardians of Education celebration kicks off at 6 PM, to recognize those on the front lines of the fight for education justice in New York.  We are proud to be honoring Luis Torres, Principal of…

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

October 15, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Tomorrow: Celebrate AQE's Guardians of Education

Guardians of Education: Twenty Years of AQE Tomorrow, we will be celebrating the contributions of our Guardians of Education fighting for education justice for New York's students. This year, we are proud to be honoring Luis Torres, Principal of Community School 55 in…

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

October 6, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Take Action with AQE Wednesday!

John- New York State's public schools are still under attack. Governor Cuomo announced that he will not be withholding 20% from school districts in September, but we do not know yet if the state plans to withhold money from schools in October.  Join us Wednesday, October 7, fr…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Take Action with AQE this Wednesday!

John, New York State's public schools are still under attack. Governor Cuomo announced that he will not be withholding 20% from school districts in September, but we do not know yet if the state plans to withhold money from schools in October. Join us Wednesday, September 30t…

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

September 24, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Time is Running Out: Complete Your 2020 Census NOW

John- Have you completed the 2020 Census? Time is running out! The last day to complete the 2020 Census is September 30. The census happens every 10 years, and every single person in our communities must be counted. Not only do the results shape the future, the census drive…

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  Jasmine Gripper, AQENY.org · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Take Action with AQE this Wednesday!

John- Last week, Governor Cuomo announced that he will not be withholding 20% from school districts in September. This is a positive development, but we aren't out of the woods yet! We need to keep the pressure up to avoid cuts down the line. New York State's public schoo…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Support AQE in the fight for education justice

Hi John, As schools are reopening amidst one of the greatest challenges that has ever been confronted, school districts statewide are hit with a 20% cut in funding. The resulting impact for chronically underfunded schools serving Black, Brown and low income students exacerba…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Cuomo's cuts would hurt Black & Brown students the most

Hi John, Just a few short weeks from the start of a new school year that will be full of new challenges and additional costs, Governor Cuomo is considering a 20 percent cut in school aid. But if we want a sustainable, long term solution for our schools, we need immediate acti…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Take action to stop Cuomo's school cuts!

Hi John, September is just days away. And with each passing day, Cuomo’s threat of 20 percent cuts to our schools becomes more and more likely — just as schools plan to reopen amidst one of the greatest challenges that has ever been confronted. New York’s schools are facing a …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM

NY's schools just lost $5 billion in state aid

Hi John, Governor Cuomo has chosen to hold state education aid hostage in a political game of chicken with Congress, and New York’s students are the ones paying the price. Last week the New York State budget office informed school districts statewide that it was cutting 20 pe…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Join us TONIGHT! Federal update and action

Hi John, Join us for an emergency update and action TONIGHT as we work to keep pressure on Congress! Negotiations are happening now, the U.S. House and Senate are working on a new stimulus package. Help us keep the pressure on New York's representatives in Washington! We're re…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Emergency federal update & action!

Hi John, Join us for an emergency update & action TOMORROW as we work to keep pressure on Congress! Negotiations are happening now, the U.S. House and Senate are working on a new stimulus package. Help us keep the pressure on New York's representatives in Washington! We're…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 5:20 PM

It's time for NY to tax the wealthy & invest in schools

Hi John, Yesterday, Governor Cuomo declared that he can't raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, who he insists are already fleeing to second homes in the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley — so instead, he will close our budget deficit by slashing funding for public schools. New Yor…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 8:03 PM

What are you doing for dinner this Tuesday?

Hi John, With the upcoming school year in a state of uncertainty, AQE will be joining our friends at Citizen Action of New York to talk about education justice during the time of COVID-19 — all while cooking dinner. How can we keep children safe and healthy while ensuring the…

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

July 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Support AQE in the Fight For Education Equity

  ​Hi John​,   Over the course of the month of June, AQE organized 10 community conversations to get input from parents, students, educators and community members. We talked to people from Buffalo, Roches…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 10:01 PM

ACTION TOOLKIT: Road To Reopening Schools

  Hi John,   As school districts plan to reopen in the fall — whether in person, remote, or a combination of the two — and beyond, one thing is certain: our students deserve a quality education, and that …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Join us tomorrow! Forum on reopening schools with Cynthia Nixon, Jamaal Bowman

Hi John, We invite you to join us for a community forum to discuss the reopening of New York's schools this Thursday, July 16 from 4 to 6 PM. We will be joined by panelists Jamaal Bowman, candidate for U.S. Congress; actor and activist Cynthia Nixon; and AQE Advocacy Director …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 7:32 PM

A roadmap for just reopening and just schools

Hi John, An urgent conversation is happening nationwide on how to reopen schools in the fall, but lost entirely from this conversation is the most important question: how we are going to educate our children? The Governor’s official advisory council has fallen short on communi…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 7:24 PM

The rich are getting richer

Hi John, We need New York’s elected leaders to protect children, not billionaires. School districts have been forced to make cuts to vital services and programs all while New York’s 112 billionaires collectively saw their wealth increase by $59.5 billion in the past four month…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM

It's primary day!

Hi John, Today is primary day! Around the state, primary races are being decided for Congress and the State Legislature. Your voice matters! Polls are open now. Wear a mask, bring a pen and GO VOTE! Polling locations will be open today (June 23) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM

It is our duty to fight for our freedom

Hi John, It's been over 150 years since the first Juneteenth celebration. The fight for freedom, equity and justice continue. Celebrate today by donating to AQE and other Black-led social justice organizations. Attend one of these Juneteenth events online or near you: Event…

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

June 10, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Support Education Justice Now

  ​Hi John​,   Our fight for education justice is stronger than ever before. Together, we are able to ensure that our children and families have the educational resources and opportunities they need to s…

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

June 9, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Vote for your school budget!

Hi John, Today is the last day to drop off ballots for local school budget elections! Wherever you are in New York, voting “yes" for your local school budgets is an important way of supporting quality education for students in your school district. Your “yes” vote sends a cle…

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

May 22, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Tax the ultra rich, or cut school funding? Call State Leaders!

Hi John, When New York's State Legislators return to work next week, they say they will be focused on addressing impacts of the pandemic. Yet right now, State Legislators have no plans to pass revenue-raising bills like taxing the ultra rich — the single most important thing t…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Legislators can raise revenue next week, but will they?

Hi John, After nearly 6 weeks since passing the budget, New York’s lawmakers are returning to work on Tuesday. The legislature is expected to take up bills focused on the coronavirus pandemic. But, State Legislators have no plans to pass revenue-raising bills like taxing the u…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Fighting for NY's schools: local, state and federal

Hi John, These are unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc in our communities, shedding an illuminating light on the inequities of New York. Families across the state are hurting dealing with the loss of a loved one, record unemployment, economic uncertain…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Education Equity or Else: The Danger & Opportunity for Public Schools in the Era of Covid

Hi John, Join tonight for musical performances and a wide ranging conversation. Zakiyah Ansari and Jitu Brown will be kicking off the conversation about the danger and hope of this moment from students, parents and educators, how people are forging new bonds through struggle, …

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 3:25 PM

1 PM TODAY: Statewide Rally to Protect New York's Schools!

  Hi John, The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc in our communities, shedding an illuminating light on the inequities of New York. Looming cuts pose an existential threat to the fabric of our public ed…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Tell Cuomo to reimagine schools with New Yorkers — Not Bill Gates

Hi John, Last week, Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will collaborate with the Gates Foundation to “reimagine education” after the pandemic— a collaboration that could be a threat to public schools as we know them. Both the Gates Foundation and Andrew Cuomo have a …

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Child care Appreciation Day Virtual Rally Toolkit

  Hi John, We hope this email finds you health…

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

May 6, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Save the Date: Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Hi John, We are planning to hold a day of action on Friday, May 8th in honor of Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in collaboration with the Ready for Kindergarten Ready for College Campaign, Winning Beginning New York, Empire State Campaign for Child Care, and New York State N…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Governor Cuomo: Stop threatening NY schools

Hi John, Today, Governor Cuomo announced that New York State's school buildings will remain closed for the reminder of the school year. Districts are still grappling with the challenges of remote learning, grades and plans to reopen schools in September 2020 — all with no new…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Urgent action to stop Cuomo’s cuts to public schools!

Hi John, Governor Cuomo is about to make devastating cuts to public school funding, as early as next week. When they passed the budget earlier this month, State Legislators handed unprecedented power to the Governor to alter the state budget throughout the year. As we approac…

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