New York Appleseed
@appleseedny
New York Appleseed advocates for integrated schools and communities in New York City and New York State.
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http://nyappleseed.org 05-08-2016 16:24:54
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Join us to call on Mayor Eric Adams to restore funding for 3-K and Pre-K, fully fund preschool special education, and continue funding for Promise NYC! All children should have access to high-quality early childhood education.
.Chancellor David C. Banks: “Nothing more important to me than our kids with special needs and making sure that we meet all their needs.” Yet, we are ending the year with 700+ preschoolers with disabilities waiting for special education classes & thousands waiting for mandated services.
"Unless you affirmatively design a school to be diverse, it is likely not to be, thanks to a long legacy of segregation and underlying patterns of residential segregation in our country." Stefan Lallinger bit.ly/3L5moVA
ICYMI: Our partners at New York Appleseed and Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Brad Lander released a report in May highlighting a smart, evidence-based solution (including the 5Rs!) to reduce class size, an important step toward Real Integration. Check it out! comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/intent…
We're excited to announce Teresa Woody as the 2024 Appleseed Advocate of the Year! Her fearless advocacy with Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice has made a profound impact on social justice. Read more about her incredible work: appleseednetwork.org/announcing-the…
Just one day until the 5th Annual #EduColorSummit. Join our partners EduColor Movement for this virtual convening features Ida Bae Wells, Prof Shamari K. Reid, therealher & Dr. José Vilson, PhD. Register here: bit.ly/3W7uKm7
Children with autism in the South Bronx should not have to sit at home in September, falling further behind, while other children get to start preschool. NYC Mayor's Office NYC Public Schools must prioritize opening new needed preschool special education classes. nydailynews.com/2024/08/05/nyc…
📺Tune In! We are so excited to see this timely and important special airing through the start of the school year! New York Appleseed just may make an appearance 👀