TeachNYS

Teach NYS is a nonpartisan, single-issue grassroots movement devoted to advocating for government funding and resources for nonpublic schools.

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

Half a billion dollars for New York nonpublic school families.

This year’s NY State budget delivers historic investments in security, STEM, arts education, mandated services, and more for nonpublic school students across New York.

This happened because our community showed up and fought for our children together.

Advocacy works. Community works. And we’re just getting started.

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Powerful words. Powerful action.

Thank you for protecting our most vulnerable.

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

We are grateful for the clear leadership demonstrated to protect New Yorkers by passing buffer zone legislation, including protections for schools and other vulnerable community institutions facing growing threats and harassment.

@GovKathyHochul @SenatorSutton @MicahLasher

[UJA-Federation of New York @UJAfedNY]

We commend @GovKathyHochul and the state legislature for taking decisive action to protect New Yorkers by passing ‘buffer zone’ legislation.

Read our statement: https://t.co/HcjqcQ8GQH

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

"At a moment when many blue-state leaders have hesitated to engage with this program, @GovKathyHochul chose to lead.

She recognized that helping families afford tutoring, educational support and the learning environment that best fits their children is not a partisan issue. It is a responsibility of leadership."

My piece in @TheHillOpinion

https://t.co/dmG9ssTF9L

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

When children have to be dismissed early from school because proper protocols aren’t in place to manage planned protests, it represents a clear failure of protection.

This is extremely positive news due to @SpeakerMenin leadership and steadfast commitment to protecting New Yorkers and their freedom of speech.

I look forward to working with the entire school community across all faiths to make sure this bill passes.

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

An attack on one faith community is an attack on all.

Our multifaith coalition in New York will continue working across faith lines to reject hate and turn unity into action.

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

The New York nonpublic school advocacy community issues a joint statement on yesterday's horrific attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. @NYSCatholicConf @AgudahNews @OrthodoxUnion

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Huge Mazel Tov to Michael Kay on stepping into this role.

Having worked with Michael over the past 9 years in his role at The Leffell School, I can say with confidence that this is a fantastic choice.

I look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen Jewish education across New York in this new chapter. @UJAfedNY

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Couldn’t agree more.

The continuity of the Jewish people depends on ensuring Jewish education is safe, strong, and affordable.

Michael has seen firsthand how government funding can deliver real, tangible solutions through his partnership with @TeachNYS at The Leffell School.

Looking forward to continuing to work together with him in his new role as CEO of @UJAfedNY to make that a reality.

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

She gets it. 👏

“This money,” she said during an unrelated news conference in Midtown East, “it’s not public dollars that could have been going to public schools are now going to private schools. It’s just not how it works.”

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Statement on Governor Hochul’s Statement that She Intends to Opt in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Following is a statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on behalf of Archbishop Ronald Hicks and the Catholic Bishops of New York State:

“Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that she intends to opt in to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is welcome news for hundreds of thousands of New York children and their parents, who struggle daily to afford their educational expenses. We are grateful to the Governor for her leadership in committing to allowing our state’s children to benefit from this federal program, absent any unexpected poison pills in regulations currently under development.

“This new $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) will help public school families afford such critical needs as after-school programs and technology, tutoring and special education services, and transportation and uniforms. In addition, it will open new scholarship opportunities for children whose parents have chosen a religious or independent school.

“Governor Hochul clearly recognizes the value of a diverse education landscape that allows parents, regardless of their income, to direct the education of their children. This new credit will address the affordability gap by driving potentially billions of dollars of investments in education in New York that otherwise would have gone to Washington. And it won’t take a single dollar from our state’s incredibly important public school system.

“The Bishops of New York State look forward to the day they can celebrate the Governor’s formal announcement that she has opted in to the program and opened up new educational opportunities for the children of our great state.”

[UJA-Federation of New York @UJAfedNY]

Thank you to @GovKathyHochul for your leadership in opting New York into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program – and to our partner, @TeachNYS, for their ongoing advocacy.

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

Grateful for our incredible partners @NYSCatholicConf @AgudahNews @UJAfedNY , community advocates, parents, and so many others who helped us get to this moment.

Thank you @GovKathyHochul for your leadership and for setting an example that will inspire governors across the country.

FULL STATEMENT BELOW!

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

@GovKathyHochul support for the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program is a historic moment for New York families and a signal to the nation.

Educational opportunity is no longer a red state or blue state issue. It’s an American issue.

Blue states across the country will be watching closely.

@TeachCoalition_ is proud to have worked alongside the Governor and is looking forward to growing this movement nationwide.

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Instead of an ordinary Monday morning, Jewish children and families woke up to hate.

@TeachNYS spoke with the synagogue who we’ve supported through many security grants. Thankfully, cameras were in place and captured the perpetrators.

This cannot be ignored by anyone.

Grateful for the elected officials who stand with our community today, because when leaders show up, it matters.

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Jewish schools🤝Islamic Schools🤝Catholic Schools

Truly an incredible day showing @EricDinowitzNYC what our schools are all about!

Our faith communities have more in common than we think.

With Eric serving as @NYCCouncil Education Committee Chair, I look forward to continuing our partnership to ensure every child in NYC has access to a strong, well-supported education.

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

Different faiths. Shared values. One goal: strong and supported schools!

We were proud to host @EricDinowitzNYC on a multifaith tour of nonpublic schools - visiting Jewish, Islamic, and Catholic schools - highlighting the impact of our schools!

@NYSCatholicConf @SchechterQueens

[TeachNYS @TeachNYS]

Mazel Tov @sydneyaltfield !

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

Extremely honored to be included on both @CityAndStateNY NYC Power 100 and @CityAndStatePA Pennsylvania Power 100.

I'm listed alongside so many partners and friends who inspire and challenge me everyday.

Excited for the work ahead!

[Sydney Altfield @sydneyaltfield]

This veto is a failure for our children.

Our children deserve to enter and leave school without fear or intimidation. Full Stop.

When a school is forced to close early because it can’t secure its perimeter during a protest, something is broken. This happened just a few months ago in Queens.

That’s why common sense legislation like the bill put forward by @EricDinowitzNYC isn’t optional - it’s essential to protecting our children while also protecting freedom to protest.

[UJA-Federation of New York @UJAfedNY]

We're deeply disappointed by Mayor Mamdani’s decision to veto Intro 175, legislation that would require clear safety plans around schools.

Our statement with @JCRCNY, @ADL_NYNJ, @AJCGlobal, @OrthodoxUnion,
@Teach_NYS, @RabbiAssembly, @StandWithUs, @Conf_of_Pres & @URJorg.