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StudentsFirstNY @StudentsFirstNY

StudentsFirst New York, a grassroots movement to transform public education in the Empire State.

Joined April 2012
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Great to be in Albany for @GovKathyHochul’s #SOTS! We’re ready to keep progress going by elevating parent choice, maintaining mayoral accountability & fostering district and charter collaboration. Every student deserves a seat at the table of opportunity. Let’s go! 📷
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We’re looking forward to working with the new @NYCMayor administration to ensure mayoral control best meets the needs of all students Crystal McQueen-Taylor, ED of @StudentsFirstNY, says "This clarity is essential to driving progress for our children” bit.ly/49H6opV

Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of Public Schools

The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.

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NYC families: Charter school applications for 2026–27 are open! Free, accessible, and open to all - apply to multiple schools with one form Follow the link to apply nyccharterschools.schoolmint… bit.ly/3NvSVbN
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bit.ly/4pnfzBm Congratulations to @StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Crystal McQueen-Taylor for being listed on @amNewYork and @PoliticsNYnews 2025 Nonprofit Power Players #AMNYPP
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As Mayor-elect Mamdani steps in, keeping strong school accountability with mayoral control should be a top priority. Families deserve transparency. Check out @StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Crystal McQueen-Taylor's op-ed bit.ly/4pjYAzR

Mayor-elect Mamdani’s First Test: Keeping Our Schools Accountable

McQueen-Taylor: Mayoral accountability is not the enemy of democracy. It is the mechanism that makes democracy effective.

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bit.ly/3Xbqlhv Our kids can’t vote but we can! Secure their education futures. Click the link to find your polling place
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When @AOC gave @zetaschools Bronx charter students a Capitol tour during the shutdown, she didn’t see politics – she saw kids🙌 That’s the leadership NYC needs from our next mayor. Check out @StudentsFirstNY’s Crystal McQueen-Taylor op-ed in @amNewYork bit.ly/3J5Imuc
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Aria, daughter of LaToya Harris, is beginning Kindergarten at @imlcsbk. LaToya's aspirations are hoping thar Aria takes her joy, and curious, fun loving spirit into the classroom and continues her love for learning!
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Harlow Pressley, granddaughter of Howie Pressley, is starting off Kindergarten at @BeginWChildren!
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A’morie Jackson is the son of Sade Campbell and will be starting Pre-K at @PS327BK: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you"
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Kassiah Jones, son of Susan Sturtevant, is attending Pre-K at @stcharlesnyc . He hopes to make more friends this school year
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Shameeka Anderson, daughter of Ivyanna Anderson Whyte, is an incoming 11th grader at Talented Unlimited. Shameeka looks forward to meeting her new teachers
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Rita Singh, Mother of Skylar James, who is starting 3rd grade at PS 140 Q, tells us Skylar says "This is my year to shine”
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Kamran Benston is starting Kindergarten at @SuccessCharters. His Mother, Jasmine Cunningham, says, " I hope this year my son can excel. I want him to stay hopeful and encouraged to keep striving for better"
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Michael Scott, grandson of Linda Scott, is an incoming 4th grader at @PS532NewBridges. He hopes to make the honor roll this year
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Tiffany Blanding, the the oldest daughter of April Blanding will be attending @BHSEC as a first year college student! Her goal is to keep up her excellent academic performance.
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Camron Isaac is starting 6th grade at @uncommonschools. His mother Cynthia Isaac is looking forward to him being more independent. Camron's goal this year is to get great grades in all his classes
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Trinity Blanding, the youngest daughter of April Blanding, is entering the 10th grade at Design Works High School. She hopes to both strengthen her academics and grow her social circle
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Congratulations to @StudentsFirstNY ED Crystal McQueen-Taylor on being named on the @CityAndStateNY 2025 Albany Power 100 list! Crystal is a tireless advocate for getting our students access to the education that they deserve and we are proud to be in the fight alongside her!
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ICYMI: @StudentsFirstNY is co-sponsoring a virtual Mayoral Forum hosted by @RepEspaillat TODAY, Mon. 4/21, 4–6 PM (Zoom). Join us to spotlight literacy as a fundamental right & key issue in NYC’s Mayoral Race. RSVP here bit.ly/44uZLou #LiteracyIsACivilRight
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