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Disability Rights New York is conducting a survey regarding the
Disability Rights New York is conducting a survey regarding the use of restraints and seclusion in New York schools. While the use of such measures is...

Chancellor Carmen Fariña is making moves to focus the
Chancellor Carmen Fariña is making moves to focus the department’s efforts on English Language Learners, a group she’s promised to be attentive t...

Yesterday AFC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of
Yesterday AFC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding disproportionality under Section 618(d) of the Individuals with Disabil...

Policy change has to happen from the top, and must be coupled with
Policy change has to happen from the top, and must be coupled with school-based training and resources. Removing suspension as an option for B21, prov...

Thank you to everyone who supported our 2014 Spring Benefit! More
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2014 Spring Benefit! More than 650 guests joined us last night at 360° to celebrate another successful year a...

Today AFC staff attorney Paulina Davis testified before the New
Today AFC staff attorney Paulina Davis testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education on the need to improve charter school account...

Today Kim Sweet, Executive Director of AFC, submitted testimony
Today Kim Sweet, Executive Director of AFC, submitted testimony for the New York State Education Budget Hearing. In her testimony, Kim Sweet applauds ...