Assemblywoman Russell joins education advocacy groups to give students a voice in Small Cities School case

          Today, the New York State Court of Appeals heard the State’s argument to dismiss a case calling on the State to provide every student with a ‘sound basic education.’ 

 Assemblywoman Addie Russell attended a rally and press conference today and had the following statement regarding the lawsuit:

"This case needs to move forward so the state of New York's education system can be reviewed.  Our children's educational opportunities are being snatched away at an alarming rate.  Not only have we failed to make progress in ensuring all of our state's children receive a sound basic education, but we have lost ground in many regions of the state.  The deterioration of our educational system must end.  This case provides the opportunity to require real education funding reform, an opportunity we cannot afford to lose."  

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