Reports, News & Updates

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3.24.26 at 2:30 PM- My name is Nyah Berg, and I am the Executive Director of New York Appleseed, a nonprofit that advocates for inclusive and integrated schools and communities. I am submitting testimony on behalf of the Integration Coalition, a coalition of organizations and advocates convened by Appleseed to address school segregation through a Real Integration framework and call for a model of solidarity, not scarcity, across NYC public schools. I am here today to call at

Our February newsletter is out! Give it a read here . Like what you see? Subscribe to our newsletter and consider yourself officially in the know ⬇️

2.3.26 at 1:00 PM- This past weekend, NY Appleseed co-hosted a youth gathering with @aejc_ny and @thecirclekeepers to educate and uplift youth voices on school segregation and school integration. We started off with some grounding singing to affirm community power and collective care, and then students crafted freedom dreaming collages in response to the question, “How would you envision your school as a safe space that you are excited to learn in?” At the end, they merged

Our January newsletter is out! Give it a read here . Like what you see? Subscribe to our newsletter and consider yourself officially in the know ⬇️

1.14.26 at 2:00 PM- Last week, Mayor Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visited Arts & Letters 305 United, a merged school that equitably brought two different school communities together. NY Appleseed, in collaboration with the NYC Comptroller’s Office, published a report in 2024 highlighting this school as a powerful model for what REAL school integration can look like. The recommendations outlined in the report are perhaps more relevant now than they were in 2024

11.26.25 at 1:00 PM- A big congratulations to our very own Nyah Berg for being appointed to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Education & Youth Transition Committee, one of 17 committees charged with shaping the incoming administration’s priorities. Bringing years of school integration expertise with her, she will help ensure that the next administration centers the needs of students and families who are too often left out of decision-making. We are proud to see her serve in this

Our November newsletter is out! Give it a read here . Like what you see? Subscribe to our newsletter and consider yourself officially in the know ⬇️

11.21.25 at 12:45 PM – Last night, after months of parents, advocates, and educational justice organizations urging the City not to approve long-term extensions of outdated school bus contracts and the Panel for Education Policy (PEP) opposing 5‑year contract extensions, a 3-year extension has been proposed and adopted. As a coalition, we celebrate the parent, student, and activist voices whose persistence pushed the PEP to hold firm against a 5-year extension. Their testimon

11.17.25 at 9:30 AM–  Today, New York Appleseed releases Priorities for Integration: First 100 Days , a blueprint outlining ten clear, actionable, and feasible steps the incoming Mamdani administration can take within its first three months to address school segregation across New York City. Developed in partnership with members of the Integration Coalition, and supported by nearly 20 organizations and several parent leaders , the blueprint calls for intentional and accountab

10.24.25 at 3:00 PM- For families at risk of deportation, one of the most powerful things you can do is make a plan - before an emergency happens. That’s why the Appleseed Network has created a free, online resource at   DeportationPreparation.org . The website walks families through key steps to protect children, property, and finances in the event of detention or deportation. It’s based on Appleseed’s “ Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families ,” a comprehensiv

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10.20.25 at 8:30 PM – The Road to Better Busing Coalition, alongside parent and community advocates, is appalled by the actions taken by several bus companies who hold legacy contracts with New York City. Today, a group of bus companies announced via the New York Post  their intention to fire 12,000 unionized workers and leave tens of thousands of students, many of whom have disabilities, stranded if they do not receive a five-year extension on outdated, inefficient contracts

9.22.25 at 12:00 PM– Today, the Road to Better Busing Coalition—a growing alliance of education, disability, and transit justice organizations, parents, and advocates—gathered alongside other concerned parents, community members, elected officials and advocates on the steps of City Hall to demand urgent improvements to New York City’s yellow bus system. At the start of yet another school year, families, especially those of students with disabilities and students in temporary

9.10. 25 at 2:00 PM- It is imperative that we protect our communities and stay informed. We also know, staying informed and understanding one’s rights can be an arduous task. To aid parents, educators and community members in their efforts to stay informed and collect useful resources, we will continue to update and curate the list below of toolkits, know-your-rights cards, and other digital resources that teach how to navigate different situations with law enforcement, as w

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1.24.25 at 12:00 PM- Last week, Mayor Adams released the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026. While it includes some necessary...

5.17.25 at 12:00 PM- It has been 71 years since the Brown v. Board of Education decision declared that separate is inherently unequal-...

For too many students- especially those with disabilities, in temporary housing, or in foster care- inconsistent bus service creates...