Recent Updates
SFNY Statement on Passing of Former Mayor Dinkins
Statement from StudentsFirstNY's Executive Director Jenny Sedlis:
Former Mayor David Dinkins, a trailblazer in New York City politics, sought to bring New Yorkers together during challenging times. His rise to power inspired many New Yorkers in low-income communities and in these divisive times, we could all learn a lot from his legacy to embrace the 'gorgeous mosaic' of New York City. Rest in power, Mr. Mayor.
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Statement on the Passing of Rep. John Lewis
Statement from StudentsFirstNY's Executive Director Jenny Sedlis:
Resources for Families During COVID-19
StudentsFirstNY is working with our parent members and elected officials to ensure students’ and families’ needs are addressed in these unprecedented times.
Below are COVID-19 resources for New York families:
Read moreParents and Elected Leaders Engage in Important Discussion about District-Charter Collaboration
(Albany, NY) On February 15, 2020, nearly two hundred New York City parents and students traveled to the state capital in Albany to attend a special discussion about collaboration between district and charter schools. They heard from panel co-sponsor, Assembly Member Marcos Crespo and many other elected officials, as well as advocates and school leaders focused on sharing best practices and focusing on ALL kids, regardless of school type. This was the fifth consecutive year StudentsFirstNY hosted a panel discussion at the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus weekend.
Read moreSFNY Statement on NYC's Neutral National Reading and Math Assessments
"New York City's education system received its report card today and the results must serve as a wake up call to all of us. New York City should be the model for the country, but under Mayor de Blasio's leadership, NYC schools are stuck in neutral. According to the gold standard of student performance, New York City scores essentially remained flat with a notable five-point drop in fourth-grade math scores from 2013. It's clear we need a mayor committed to proven reforms and evidence-based solutions, not a lame duck with dog-ate-my-homework excuses,” said StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Jenny Sedlis.
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StudentsFirstNY is a grassroots education advocacy organization dedicated to improving public school options throughout New York State
