The statement released by our Executive Director, Yomika Bennett, on the swearing in of the new Lieutenant Governor, Antonio Delgado: ### Congratulations to our new Lt. Governor, Antonio Delgado! He has been a strong advocate for our public school [...]
The statement released by our Executive Director, Yomika Bennett, on yesterday’s horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas: ### I am devastated to again be sharing a statement on another horrific act of senseless violence. Not even two weeks have passed since the [...]
The statement released by our Executive Director, Yomika Bennett, and Buffalo Community Engagement Manager, Janique Curry, on this past Saturday's shooting in Buffalo: ### "Our hearts go out to the Buffalo community. The senseless act of domestic terrorism committed on [...]
The statement released by our Executive Director, Yomika Bennett, on the Governor's decision to tap Rep. Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor: ###"Congratulations to our next Lieutenant Governor, Representative Antonio Delgado! This decision is a testament to his leadership and I [...]
“Regent Beverly Ouderkirk was a committed professional who dedicated more than 50 years of service to public education. We honor her memory and her decades of service on behalf of New York’s students,” said Yomika S. Bennett, Executive Director of [...]
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"Congratulations to Senator Brian Benjamin who will be New York's next Lieutenant Governor! It is clear that the Hochul Administration is off to a strong start. We urge them to continue to fight for education equity for students and families," [...]
"Today marks a new beginning in New York State history! Congratulations to Governor Kathy Hochul, who is set to lead this great state through these trying times. The New York Charter Schools Association looks forward to her leadership on education, [...]
“Today, Governor Cuomo announced his resignation from office, which will take effect in 14 days. As we move ahead, our state needs strong and effective leadership now, more than ever. We look forward to Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued leadership [...]
“On behalf of the New York Charter Schools Association, I proudly congratulate Dr. Miguel A. Cardona on his confirmation as United States Secretary of Education. I was very pleased to hear Secretary Cardona’s pledge to ‘boldly address educational inequities head-on’. [...]