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Giving Tuesday Has Arrived!
This year marks NY Appleseed’s 10th anniversary! This Giving Tuesday, as we celebrate 10 years of progress, we invite you to “Give 10 to Power Our Next 10.” As a small but mighty team of 3, we lean on community support like yours to fuel our advocacy and ensure that we are at the forefront of integrating NYC’s school system, infamously known as one of the most segregated school systems in the country. Double your impact this Giving Tuesday! Every dollar donated will be match
Dec 21 min read
Congratulations to NY Appleseed executive director Nyah Berg for Being Appointed to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Education & Youth Transition Committee
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 role and look forward
Nov 261 min read
November Notes Are In—Don’t Miss What’s New!
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 ⬇️
Nov 241 min read
The Road to Better Busing Coalition Releases a Statement on the Three-Year Contract Extension for Yellow Bus Service in New York City
11.21.25, 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of parents, advocates, and educational justice organizations urging the City not to approve long-term extensions of outdated school bus contracts and the Panel for Education Policy (PEP) opposing 5‑year contract extensions, a 3-year extension has been proposed and adopted.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 testimonie
Nov 212 min read
Priorities for Real Integration: First 100 Days
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
Nov 172 min read
How to Protect Your Family and Finances if Facing Deportation
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 comprehensive guide that explains
Oct 241 min read
Freshly Picked From the Pumpkin Patch: October News!
Our October newsletter is out! Give it a read here . Like what you see? Subscribe to our newsletter and consider yourself officially in the know ⬇️
Oct 221 min read
The Road to Better Busing Coalition Responds to Bus Companies' Threat to Disrupt Service for New York City Students
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
Oct 212 min read
The Road to Better Busing Coalition Holds a Rally to Demand Yellow Bus Service Improvements and Better School Bus Contracts for NYC Students and Families
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
Sep 225 min read
Know-Your-Rights Resources
It is imperative that we protect our communities and stay informed. We also know, staying informed and understanding one’s rights can be...
Sep 103 min read
Your September Scoop Has Arrived!
Our September newsletter is out! While students hit the books, we’re hitting the ground running with exciting events and updates 🍎 Give...
Sep 101 min read
New York Appleseed's Response to Mayor Adams' Preliminary 2026 Budget
1.24.25 at 12:00 PM- Last week, Mayor Adams released the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026. While it includes some necessary...
Aug 122 min read
New York Appleseed's 71st Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Statement
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-...
Aug 121 min read
The Road to Better Busing: What Is the School Bus Contract Dilemma?
For too many students- especially those with disabilities, in temporary housing, or in foster care- inconsistent bus service creates...
Aug 71 min read
New York Appleseed Testifies at The New York City Council Committee on Education- DOE’s Provision of Special Education Services
1.30.25 at 1:00 PM - New York Appleseed, is a nonprofit advocating for integrated schools and communities across New York City and State. Today, Appleseed wishes to emphasize to the Council that segregation is not limited to race or income—it also impacts English Language Learners, students in temporary housing, and students with disabilities. Special education students face a myriad of barriers that continue to reinforce segregation across NYC public schools. T he 5 Rs of R
Aug 73 min read
The Integration Coalition Testifies at The New York City Council Committee on Education- Advancing Diversity and Equity in NYC Public Schools
6.18.25 at 4:00 PM- My name is Rochelle Du, and today I am speaking on behalf of the Integration Coalition, a coalition of various organizations and advocates formed to further New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) efforts in addressing school segregation. New York City public schools continue to be one of the most segregated school systems in the country. With the rise of harmful national rhetoric and students’ well-being on the line, it is becoming increasingly clear that N
Aug 73 min read
New York Appleseed’s Statement On Recently Released NYC High School Admissions Offer Data
8.1.25 at 3:00 PM- New York Appleseed is encouraged to see consistently high percentages of students receiving offers to one of their...
Aug 62 min read
New York Appleseed Releases a Statement On Findings from New York State Comptroller DiNapoli’s Recent Audit Regarding NYC High Schools' Matching Process
8.1.25 at 2:00 PM – New York Appleseed thanks the Office of the New York State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, for conducting a critical...
Aug 52 min read
Press Statement: The Road to Better Busing Coalition Releases a Statement on Ongoing Harmful and Exclusionary Summer Busing Operations for New York City Students
With roughly two weeks remaining in New York City’s summer programming, the Road to Better Busing Coalition—a coalition of education,...
Aug 53 min read
Resource | Focus on Fairness: Middle & High School Admissions Campaign
New recommendations from the High School Application Advisory Committee offer a clear, equity-driven roadmap to improve NYC’s middle and high school admissions processes.
Jun 91 min read
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