New York

Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc. (CFE)

The Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc. is a coalition of parent organizations, community school boards, concerned citizens and advocacy groups, seeking to reform New York State’s education finance system to ensure adequate resources and the opportunity for a sound basic education for all students in New York State. Since 1993, CFE has been working to change the way the state funds its public schools by launching a constitutional challenge to the state's school finance system; promoting public dialogue and input on education and school funding reform; and conducting policy research on student access to a sound basic education across the country.

Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association (CEI-PEA)

The Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association was formed in February 2000 when two nonprofit organizations merged to form one common mission: "working for the day when a quality public education is guaranteed to every child." They explain that their reform efforts include the establishment of new schools (both small public schools and public charter schools), staff development, school leadership, research, and extensive information services for parents. The Center works primarily in New York City, but has also started to work on a national basis.

Citizens Committee for Children (CCC)

Citizens Committee for Children has been providing a voice for children, especially poor and vulnerable children and children with special needs, for more than 50 years. Its Task Force to Address Educational Needs of School-to-Work and At-Risk Youth is studying the organizational structure, curriculum and programs of vocational, 'small environment' and other New York City schools that have demonstrated positive student academic outcomes with students at-risk of academic failure. This Task Force will develop a set of recommendations to improve the in-school experience of New York City high school students.

Class Size Matters Campaign

The Class Size Matters Campaign is a coalition of parents and concerned citizens in New York City committed to the goal of smaller classes for public school children.

Educational Priorities Panel

The Educational Priorities Panel's stated goal is to improve the quality of public education for New York City's children so that there is no longer a performance gap between city schools and those in the rest of the state. EPP pursues this goal by seeking reforms of federal, state and city budget and administrative practices affecting children. Objectives are to bring badly needed resources to New York City and other high-need school districts to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and then used effectively, especially for high-quality instruction.

Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI)

The Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) is a nonpartisan research and education organization that focuses on the broad range of tax, budget, economic and related public policy issues that affect the quality of life and the economic well-being of New York State residents. Founded in 1991, FPI's work is intended to further the development and implementation of public policies that create a strong economy in which prosperity is broadly shared by all New Yorkers.

Contact Information:
info@fiscalpolicy.org

The National Center for Schools and Communities

The National Center for Schools and Communities, established in 1992 by Fordham University, describes itself as a provider of policy analysis, research and data parents need to mobilize public support, capture the media attention, define public debate, and to reclaim their rights as stakeholders in their children's education. NCSC strengthens local capacity to force public attention on the impact of institutional racism on the current distribution of educational resources, especially in urban school districts. The Center also designs customized analytical tools specific to particular cities, publishes and distributes reports, and consults with local and national organizations involved in public school reform.

The National Center for Schools and Communities
at Fordham University
John M. Beam, Executive Director
33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 636-6699
Fax: (212) 636-6033
beam@fordham.edu

New York State Academy for Teaching and Learning (NYSATL)

The stated mission of the New York State Academy for Teaching and Learning (NYSATL) is to improve the achievement of all students by enhancing teachers' abilities to provide quality instruction based on the New York State learning standards.

New York University's Institute for Education and Social Policy

New York University's Institute for Education and Social Policy, through the Institute's Community Involvement Program (CIP), offers local and national technical assistance to community-based groups working for school improvement. Their New York City work is structured into two areas. First, they provide neighborhood-based technical assistance and training on school improvement and parent organizing strategies to individual community-based organizations. Second, they provide information and technical support through citywide initiatives that engage community groups in working together for systemic reform. They assist community groups in defining key policy issues, formulating reform proposals, and building political support for reform.

Director: Norm Fruchter
726 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 998-5880
Fax: (212) 995-4564
iesp@nyu.edu