Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM

NY's child care workers need a permanent $500m investment

Hi John, Even though the Senate and Assembly proposals did not include the $1.2 billion that child care providers needed, they still provide $500 million that is critical for New York’s families and providers. But for that funding to be a meaningful step on the path to univers…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM

Time is Running Out: Advocate for School Funding Now!

Hi John, As budget negotiations heat up, we’re rallying behind Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie as they champion our kids and their public schools. Both chambers’ proposals protected school funding from the Governor’s harmful cuts in their one house budget…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Phone Bank tomorrow for education equity and universal child care

  Hello John, ? Join us tomorrow at 4:30 pm a phone bank to New York voters as we work together to advocate for more equitable educational funding and universal child care in New York!? Join U…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Tell State Leaders to hold the line on public schools!

  Hi John,   Earlier this week, the State Senate and Assembly released their own budget proposals, fully rejecting Governor Hochul’s proposed cuts and harmful changes to the Foundation Aid formula. Unlike …

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Take a Stand on Equal Pay Day: Demand Fair Wages for Child Care Workers

Hi John, This morning, we are working through the details of the Senate’s one house budget proposal, and still analyzing the proposal from the Assembly. So far this is clear: State Legislators recognize that the Governor’s executive budget proposal does not invest enough fun…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Time Sensitive Action: Push for $1.2B for Child Care in One House Budgets

Hi John, The governor’s budget proposal falls short in providing the funding needed to adequately support child care providers and the families they serve. Now more than ever, families and child care educators are relying on Albany to respond. This response must prioritize a…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Time-Sensitive Action: $2B Needed to Save At Risk NY School Programs

Hi John, Did you know that students across New York are at risk of losing essential services and programs as federal COVID-era funding comes to an end in June, unless New York State steps up? The urgency is clear - our schools desperately need the state budget to include $2 …

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

March 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Tuesday Phone Bank for Education Equity and Universal Child Care

  Hello John,   Join us every Tuesday at 4:30pm throughout the month of March, beginning March 4th, for this phone bank to New York voters as we work together to advocate for more equitable educational fun…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Massive School Funding Threats! Take Action Today

Hi John, As the threat of severe cuts looms in the governor’s budget proposal, we urgently need to come together to influence the fate of statewide school funding. This week, New York legislative leaders - Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Heastie, and their colleagues -…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 9:47 PM

NY’s child care educators must earn a thriving wage

Hi John, Families and child care educators are counting on Albany to address the ongoing crisis in child care and provider wages in this year’s budget — and that means raising the wages for the child care workforce. But we’re running out of time. Right now, New York’s legisla…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari & Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 1:43 PM

Send Legislators a Love Letter for Public Education in 2024

  Hello John,   As we write to you, advocates in Albany are demanding more progressive tax policies for increased funding to public education and other essential services. Email your state legislator now c…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley & Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Show your support for Child Care Advocacy Day!

  Hi John,   Today, we're joining hundreds of parents, educators and advocates from across New York State traveling to Albany to demand that the State Legislature makes child care investments a priority in…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Tell Legislators: Reject Governor Hochul’s Cuts to Our Public Schools

  Hello John,   Take a stand for our schools and communities, and email your State Legislators NOW. Governor Hochul’s budget proposal includes harmful cuts, but together, we can push back. What's Happening…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari & Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Urgent Action Needed - Stop Governor Hochul's Education Cuts Now!

  Hi John,   Last week, Governor Hochul dealt a severe blow to our students and communities by proposing a budget that blatantly prioritizes the ultra-wealthy over the urgent needs of our schools. Here’s w…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Advocate for NY Students Now! RSVP for Education Advocacy Day

  Dear John,   As we dive into 2024, we’re excited to remind you about our upcoming Education Advocacy Day in Albany on January 23. RSVP to get on a bus and join us there! RS…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley & Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

A vision for education justice in the year ahead

  Hi John,   Before we close out the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that we accomplished together over the past twelve months.   This was the first time that every public school began i…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari & Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Gov. Hochul must prioritize NY's children, families & future in 2024

  Hi John,   With the new year around the corner, Governor Hochul is preparing to announce her budget proposal in January. We stand at a critical juncture where our collective action can shape New York’s b…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Time Sensitive Call to Action - Support Stable Child Care in NY

  Dear John,   We’re on the cusp of a critical deadline and urgently need your support! Governor Hochul has until December 23 to sign the decoupling bill, A4986A/S5327A - a crucial step towards ensuring mo…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 4:22 PM

How will history remember us?

  Hi John,   As an education justice organization, our mission has always been to speak up for the rights of children, especially the most vulnerable. We believe all children, regardless of race or nationa…

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  Marina Marcou-O’Malley & Zakiyah Shaakir-An · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Support Education Justice This Giving Tuesday

  Dear John,   As Giving Tuesday unfolds today, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission for education justice at AQE.   Your contributions will supp…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Reminder: Education Advocacy Day - 1/23/2024

  Dear John,   Our Education Advocacy Day in Albany is just around the corner!   On January 23, parents, student leaders, and advocates will travel from cities across the state to help u…

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  Marina Marcou-O’Malley & Zakiyah Shaakir-An · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 8:51 PM

AQE's Interim Co-Executive Directors: This Giving Tuesday, Support Education Justice

  Dear John,   We’re writing to reintroduce ourselves - Marina Marcou-O’Malley and Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari - as AQE’s new interim co-executive directors. We’ve taken on this exciting opportunity to lead AQE…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Urge Governor Hochul to End a Harmful Child Care Rule Today!

Tying child care attendance to a parent's exact work hours is harmful to children, makes life needlessly harder for low-income parents, and causes uncertainty for child care providers’ budgets. Yet right now, families across New York who rely on child care assistance are not a…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 1:49 PM

VOTE TODAY for Education Equity!

  Dear John,   This is our reminder for you, as a fellow education justice advocate, to use your voice and vote during today's general election. Here are resources to fi…

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  Jasmine Gripper · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 4:52 PM

VOTE for Education Equity NYS!

  Dear John,   Early voting is underway, and this is our reminder for you, as a fellow education justice advocate, to use your voice and vote. This Sunday, November 5, m…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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. …

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  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'…

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  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…

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  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   …

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  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 …

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  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   …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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   …

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  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   …

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  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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