"The statewide test scores released today by the State Education Department show that a significant portion of New York’s public school students are not being prepared for college or careers. Students with disabilities, English language learners, and students of color continue to feel the impact of Albany’s recent painful budget cuts to their schools. Even amidst slight progress, the achievement gap between these student populations and the state average is staggering.
In September, students will return to classrooms with even fewer teachers and programs due to the effects of the recent state aid cuts. New York’s commitment to funding equity must be restored. All students deserve to an equal opportunity to learn and to become college and career ready," said Nikki Jones, Alliance for Quality Education Communications Director.
"The statewide test scores released today by the State Education Department show that a significant portion of New York’s public school students are not being prepared for college or careers. Students with disabilities, English language learners, and students of color continue to feel the impact of Albany’s recent painful budget cuts to their schools. Even amidst slight progress, the achievement gap between these student populations and the state average is staggering.
In September, students will return to classrooms with even fewer teachers and programs due to the effects of the recent state aid cuts. New York’s commitment to funding equity must be restored. All students deserve to an equal opportunity to learn and to become college and career ready," said Nikki Jones, Alliance for Quality Education Communications Director.
