Today, the Alliance for Quality Education held several press conferences across the state, discussing the release of their new report, No One Wins When Our Children Lose. The report outlines how the Executive Budget for 2012-2013 inadequately funds high-needs school districts and fails to make up for the deep cuts these schools have suffered in recent years – totaling at $2.7 billion. AQE alleges that the state has neglected its constitutional obligation to provide substantial funding to those districts in need and urges the Governor and Legislature to redirect $250 million currently going towards competitive grants to be used instead to further aid struggling districts across the state who are otherwise faced with becoming insolvent.

Click here to read AQE’s report

“When we invest in learning for our youngest children, we’re guaranteeing the best return on investment for our community. Study after study has shown that providing our children with quality Pre-K helps to ensure their future success, getting them ready for kindergarten, college, and careers. As the mother of a child who has attended Pre-K, I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact that these programs have. We call on our elected officials to expand funding for Pre-K, giving our kids the opportunity they need to become the future leaders of New York,” said Citizen Action Board President, Ivette Alfonso, at the Albany press conference.