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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Save The Date: Education Advocacy Day - 1/23/2024

  Dear John,   Save the date to join us for our 2024 Education Advocacy Day in Albany on January 23. Remembering it should be easy - it's as easy as 1-2-3!   At AQE, we're unwavering in …
  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Act Now! Share Your Insights to Shape the Governor’s 2024 Education Budget

Save the Date!   Hello John,   In January, Governor Kathy Hochul will submit her Executive Budget, shaping the course for funding New York’s schools in the year ahead. Now is our moment to…
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 11:28 AM

A New Chapter for AQE - A Message from Jasmine Gripper

  Dear John,   I have some bittersweet news to share with you today. After serving as AQE’s Executive Director for three years and being with the organization for more than a decade, I will be stepping dow…
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Thank You for Celebrating our Champions of Education

  Hi John,   Thank you for joining us at last night’s Champions of Education celebration. It was an incredible evening, one that wouldn’t have been possible without your support. …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Tomorrow: Celebrate our Champions of Education with AQE

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   Hi John,   We'…
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Invitation: Celebrate Education Equality

Join us October 5 in NYC   Hello John, ? This September marked a significant milestone for public education: all New York schools began the academic year fully funded. While this formula ha…
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Invitation: October 5, 2023 in NYC with Kimberly Tyre

Celebrating Strides in Education Justice 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   …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Invitation: October 5 in NYC with Alliance for Quality Education

Celebrate This Step Towards Education Justice 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 …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Invitation: October 5, 2023 in NYC with Marian Adams Bott

Celebrating Strides in Education Justice 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   …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Exciting Opportunity for Child Care Champions and Supporters!

Apply by September 15 Hello John   As we gear up for another school year, we’re thrilled to share some exciting news! The recently enacted state budget includes a $500 million investment in the future of o…
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Celebrating a Historic Milestone as We Head Back to School

New Report Highlights Funding Achievement in New York State's Education System Hello John   We hope this message finds you well as we embrace the back-to-school season with open arms. We've got news that's bound to add an …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Invitation: October 5, 2023 in NYC with Jamaal Bowman

Celebrate This Step Towards Education Justice 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 …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Champions of Education: John Jackson & Cassie Schwerner

October 5, 2023 in New York City 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   …
  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 2:39 PM

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

October 5, 2023 in New York City 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   …
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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.…
  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…
  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…
  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…