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

January 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Step Up for Education - Advocacy Day is February 4

  Hi John,   As we are going into an uncertain and even hostile federal public education context, state and local leaders must step up to protect and invest in the futur…

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

January 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Why Fair Taxes are Key to New York's Education and Child Care Goals

  Hi John,   The year ahead is one filled with uncertainty and opportunity. Our leaders in New York must create the conditions necessary for every child to thrive, while…

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

January 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Fighting for Education Justice in 2025 - We Need You

  Hi John,   We’re looking ahead, as we have a real chance to change the future of public education in New York. With a new administration coming in, we need to make sur…

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

January 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Let’s Make 2025 the Year We Invest in Every Child’s Future

  Hi John,   Happy New Year! In 2025, we have the chance to transform early childhood education and child care in New York, ensuring every child gets the strong start th…

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

December 30, 2024 at 11:29 PM

Your Support Powers Our Movement…Let’s Build On It In 2025!

  Hi John,   As we close out 2024, AQE is reflecting on all that you’ve helped us accomplish for New York’s children and families:  advocating for full funding for our…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Governor Hochul Failed Us - But We're Not Giving Up On Child Care

  Hi John,   Thank you for everything you’ve done this year. Your voice, together with the leadership of strong legislators, helped enact the Presumptive Eligibility Bil…

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

December 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM

AQE Moved to Bluesky - Here’s Why!

  Hi John,   We know many of you have engaged with us on X/Twitter for years, so if you’ve missed us there this last month, here’s why: we've moved to Bluesky!   With cr…

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

December 11, 2024 at 1:42 PM

First Mom of New York, but Child Care is Last?

  Hi John,   Governor Hochul has had months to sign critical child care bills that would make life easier for many working families across New York State. But here we ar…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Tell Governor Hochul: Sign the Child Care Bills!

In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature passed three important bills that would make child care easier to access for thousands of families across New York State. Now, with 2024 …

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Our Kids Deserve Better! Reject Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

This Thursday, December 5 Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education is a major threat to our nation's public schools, especially its Black, brown, and lower-income students. McM…

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

December 3, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Invest In the Future of New York’s Students By Supporting AQE’s Advocacy Today!

Hi John,   This Giving Tuesday, let’s remember the power of community in creating lasting change. Amid the many messages you may be receiving today, take a moment to see how your contribution can make a r…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Take Action: Call Governor Hochul on December 5

This Thursday! This Thursday, December 5, the Empire State Campaign for Child Care is organizing a call relay to Governor Hochul’s office, and we're getting the word out to make sure we have a strong, unif…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Call Relay Governor Hochul to Support These Critical Child Care Bills

This Thursday, December 5 This Thursday, December 5, we’re sponsoring a call relay to Governor Hochul’s office — and we need your voice! We’re urging her to sign presumptive eligibility, decoupling, and th…

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

November 26, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Thank You for Being Part of Our Celebration and This Movement!

  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 contin…

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  Alliance for Quality Education · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM

STATEMENT: Turning Challenges Into Change: Fully Funding Our Children's Future in New York

PRESS STATEMENT Turning Challenges Into Change: Fully Funding Our Children's Future in New York NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 21, 2024) – In response to the general election results, the Alliance for Quality E…

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

November 13, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Tomorrow: Join us in Celebration of AQE's Champions of Education

November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,   We're just ONE DAY away from the BIG day of AQE's …

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

November 8, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Honoree Highlight: New York City Parent Advocates, Adriana Alicea, Tracy Jordan, & Tajh Sutton

You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,…

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

November 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Vote Today for Our Schools, Our Kids, Our Future

Hi John,   If you haven’t voted yet, get to the polls by 9PM today and take action for our schools and children’s future. Here’s how you can make a difference: Vote Working Families Party on Row D…

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

October 31, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Honoree Highlight: The Legacy of Norm Fruchter

You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,…

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

October 29, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Early Voting Is Here, New York!

Hi John, Early voting has begun! If you're eligible, plan to vote early on or before Sunday, November 3, when early voting ends, to avoid any possibility of long lines on Election Day, November 5. This election is crucial not just for the presidency, but also for local and stat…

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

October 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Honoree Spotlight: NYC Council Members Speaker Adrienne Adams and Education Chair Rita Joseph

You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,…

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

October 22, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Vote Early New York!

Hi John, As we approach election day, let’s gear up to vote for a more equitable New York! Check out this voting guide from our friends at the Working Families party, spotlighting endorsed legislators, who align with the values of New York’s working families. In short: #VoteW…

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

October 18, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Honoree Spotlight: Senator Shelley Mayer

You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,…

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

October 10, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Join Us As We Honor New York’s Public Education Trailblazers!

November 14 in NYC You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   …

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Take Action: Shape the Future of Child Care in 2025

Hi John, As federal funding that boosted child care recently may not be renewed, millions of children and families may be at risk of losing access to essential care. Families are facing rising costs, and early educators continue to struggle with low wages. Join us in urging…

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

October 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Join Us For Our Champions of Education Fundraiser!

November 14 in NYC You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   …

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 2:14 PM

3 Days Left to Support Education Justice and Amplify the Voices of Black Women

Hi John, Only three days remain to pre-order the “Listen to Black Women” cut-out necklace, our second collaboration with Brevity Jewelry. This piece is more than just an accessory - it is a call to elevate Black voices at the forefront of education justice. Their insights and …

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

September 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Step Up for Our Schools as Pandemic Relief Ends!

Hi John, It’s time to step up! Today marks the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding for our public schools. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds have been a game changer, providing crucial support for one-on-one tutoring, after-school program…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Celebrate the Power of Books at the Freedom to Read Family Festival

Hi John, This week, during National Literacy Month and Banned Books Week, we celebrate the power of books and stand up for every student’s right to a high-quality, inclusive public education while pushing back against the rising tide of censorship. Book bans don’t just limit a…

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

September 24, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Join Us in November for AQE’s Champions of Education Celebration!

You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW   Hi John,…

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

September 20, 2024 at 1:17 PM

New Location Update! Join us for our Champions of Education Celebration

We're excited to return to DCTV on November 14! You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024  at 6:30 PM  DCTV Firehouse 87 Lafayette St New York City REGISTER NOW …

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 8:41 PM

Make a Bold Statement: Support Education Justice with our Limited Edition Design!

Hi John, We’re thrilled to announce our second collaboration with Brevity Jewelry, a female-led studio known for their craftsmanship and commitment to design justice. Building on our partnership in 2022, we’re proud to announce a brand new design that embodies our commitment t…

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 12:16 PM

Make the Most of Voter Registration Day: Advocate for Essential Child Care Bills

Hi John,   Today is National Voter Registration Day - a powerful reminder of how we can shape our collective future. Our vision for a strong, inclusive democracy relies on safeguarding public education an…

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

September 9, 2024 at 4:18 PM

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

Join us on November 14 in New York City You're Invited: AQE's Champions of Education November 14, 2024 ?at 5:30 PM? Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway New York City REGISTER NOW …

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  Marina Marcou-O'Malley · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Back to School with Just 3 Days Left to Submit Comments on Foundation Aid

Hi John,   With just three days left to submit comments on the Foundation Aid formula update, now is the time to make your voice heard. As the new school year begins, it’s vital that decision-makers under…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 2:56 PM

As Black August Ends, Our Commitment to Justice Continues

Hi John, As Black August draws to a close, we reflect on the journey we’ve shared over the past month. This period has been a time to honor the legacies of those who have fought - and continue to fight - for Black liberation, equity, and justice, and it commemorates Black resi…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Education Equity Deadline Approaching: Submit Your Written Comment by September 6

Hi John, We need you to submit your written comments to the Rockefeller Institute on the Foundation Aid formula update before the September 6 deadline. Last we heard, only about 200 submissions had been r…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 12:17 PM

From Black August to Action: Confronting Systemic Inequities By Embracing Abolition Democracy

Hi John, This month, as we continue to observe Black August and watch the spectacle of the Democratic National Convention unfold, we are reminded of the deep work still needed to achieve equity across every facet of life. While our work focuses on public education, the racial …

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Deadline Approaching - Submit Your Written Testimony on Foundation Aid

Hi John, Last week the Rockefeller Institute wrapped up its in-person hearings, but it isn’t too late to make your voice heard! You can still submit your written testimony until September 6. Use our resou…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Black August IG Live this Sunday on East Ramapo’s School Funding Crisis

Hi John, As we continue our observance of Black August - a time to honor the legacy of those who fought for justice and freedom, and to reflect on the ongoing struggles ahead - we focus on a pressing issue embodying our commitment to educational equity in New York State: t…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Last Call! Final In-Person Foundation Aid Hearing Tomorrow

Hi John,   The final in-person Foundation Aid hearing takes place in the Capital Region tomorrow, August 14, at Guilderland High School. This is your last opportunity to participate in person. Whether you…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Reflecting on Elain Brown’s Vision this Black August

Hi John, As we enter the second week of Black August, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for justice and freedom before us. At AQE, this month is a call to action, urging us to transform our schools and communities with the same resolve that has shaped t…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Reminder - Join Tomorrow’s Foundation Aid Hearing or Submit Your Comments Online

Hi John,   Tomorrow, August 8, the second-to-last Foundation Aid hearing in this review process will take place at Laurens Central School in Central New York. Your involvement - whether by attending in-pe…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Honoring the Fight for Liberation and Education Justice this Black August

Hi John, We invite you to join us throughout this month commemorating Black August, a time to honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom and justice before us. Embracing the spirit of Black August, we aim to cultivate what Black August cofounder Mama Ayanna Mashama ca…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Reminder - Foundation Aid Hearing on Long Island Tomorrow!

Hi John, Tomorrow’s Foundation Aid hearing will take place on Long Island, July 30, at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale. Whether you’re able to attend in person or comment in writing, we strongly encourage you to participate in these hearings to ensure your voi…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Upcoming Foundation Aid Hearings Need Your Input

Hi John, Next week’s Foundation Aid hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale. We encourage you to participate and share your testimony to ensure your voice is heard in this important process. If you plan to attend in-person…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Testify at Buffalo's Foundation Aid Hearing Tomorrow

Hi John, This week’s Foundation Aid hearing is happening tomorrow, Thursday, July 25, at North Park Community School in Buffalo. We encourage you to participate and give testimony to make sure your voice is heard in this crucial process. If you plan to attend in-person, yo…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Urge Governor Hochul to Sign the Minimum Earnings Child Care Bill

Hi John, There are three child care bills awaiting the Governor’s signature to become law. We’ve already written to you about the first two, known as the Decoupling and Presumptive Eligibility bills. Today, we’re focusing on the third one: the Minimum Earnings bill. The Min…

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  Kaiser, AQE's NYC Community Organizer · [email protected]

July 20, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Participate in the Next Foundation Aid Hearing Near You

Hi John, I’m excited to join AQE as the new NYC Community Organizer and am thrilled to be working alongside you in the fight for justice and equity in our public schools. The next hearing in the Foundation Aid review process will be in Buffalo on July 25 at North Park Comm…

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  Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Presumptive Eligibility Bill Waits on Governor Hochul

Hi John, There is another critical piece of legislation that would help break down barriers to child care assistance for families, currently awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature. The presumptive eligibility bill will allow families to access child care assistance while they…

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