Register Now for 2021 Early Childhood Advocacy Days

Hi Ashley, 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 pandemic. While the State Capitol may not be open to us, this virtual event will be an opportunity for those who would not normally be able to travel to Albany to make their voices heard. Anyone who believes that New York State should invest in its youngest children is invited to join. Please join us for our 2021 Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Days! Kickoff and Virtual Press Conference February 2 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Legislative Meetings February 9 & 16 Agenda and Meeting Information to Come Register Now Español Space on the kickoff call is limited so register early! Please register by January 20th to help us schedule meetings and ensure that everyone has the information they need. For additional materials, please visit: EmpireStateChildCare.org WinningBeginningNY.org Join us and Share Your Story! Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Alliance for Quality Education, please click here.

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 billionaires — revenue that our public schools so desperately need. Register for the teach-in here! "The Rich Better Have Our Money" Monday, December 21 6:30-8 PM This joint Citizen Action / AQE event will be moderated by Citizen Action's Jodi Risper, and presented by AQE Board Chair Rosemary Rivera and AQE staff.   Register now! Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Alliance for Quality Education, please click here.

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

Hi Ashley, 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 that are Black, Indigenous and people of color? Please take a minute and complete this national education survey from the Journey for Justice Alliance, "Equity or Else: Grassroots Voices for the Future of Public Education." There is strong resistance to U.S. education policy leading toward the privatization of education. We want to know, what is your vision for American public schools? What would you like to see in a post-COVID public education system? We are asking you to dream. ENGLISH: Click here to complete the survey. ESPAÑOL: Haz clic aquí para completar la encuesta. Thank you! Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Alliance for Quality Education, please click here.

Today is Giving Tuesday! Become a Guardian of Education

Hi Ashley, 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 justice is facing unprecedented challenges, and AQE's work is more critical than it has ever been before. With Executive Director Jasmine Gripper at the helm and a growing team, AQE will continue to fight on the front lines to make sure that students have access to the tools they need to succeed. Help us continue to shine a light on the needs of New York's students and become a Guardian of Education today. 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 for equity and justice in public education. AQE's parent leaders and advocates have helped us fight for fully funded schools in the New York State budget; increase funding for community schools; build greater access to pre-kindergarten; reduce suspensions and advocate for restorative justice practices and revised codes of conduct; and much more. In honor of our 20th year of advocacy in 2020, we are asking you to become a Guardian of Education by giving $20 a month to support AQE. In solidarity, Jasmine Gripper Alliance for Quality Education Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Alliance for Quality Education, please click here.