Learn how promotion decisions are made for NYC public school students in grades K-8 and high school, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and over-age students. This recording also provides information on parents' rights, summer school, and getting help for your child.

New York City Public Schools Promotion Policy

On June 8, 2016, AFC client and 2016 Spring Benefit honoree Yshamar Gestine shared his story with Hoda Kotb on SiriusXM. He was joined by his AFC attorney, Ashley Grant, and his teacher, Anna Spoden.

Read more about Yshamar, currently a high school junior, on our website: http://www.advocatesforchildren.org/who_we_are_afc/success_stories/yshamar. 

Recording courtesy of SiriusXM.

Yshamar's Story

Política de Promoción en las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva York

Learn more about applying to high school in New York City.

New York City High School Application Process

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AFC School Justice Project Director Dawn Yuster was a guest on Justice Matters with Bob Gangi on WBAI. This track is the full show as aired August 15, 2019; Dawn joins at approximately 7:45. The conversation focused on police presence in schools, the impact on students, and alternatives for creating safe and supportive learning environments.

AFC on Justice Matters with Bob Gangi

NYC non-profit dedicated to protecting every child's right to learn. We work with children at greatest risk for school-based discrimination or academic failure.

Advocates for Children of New York

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