rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/letter/tell-gov-hochul-sign-the-class-size-bill?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-letter-area-tell-gov-hochul-sign-the-class-size-bill' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Alliance for Quality Education https://actionnetwork.org/groups/alliance-for-quality-education https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/letters/photos/000/231/309/normal/MAYOR_ADAMS___CHANCELLOR_BANKS-2.png The New York State legislature recently passed a critical bill that would require New York City schools to reduce class size to lower levels over five years. But until it is signed by Governor Hochul, the class size bill cannot be enacted and enforced. Email Governor Hochul urging her to sign the class size bill now! The research is clear that students in smaller classes do better in every way that can be measured. Small classes are especially crucial to students of color and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who receive twice the benefits from class size reduction and make up the majority of students in New York City’s public schools. Studies also indicate that smaller classes will also improve teacher quality over time, particularly in high-needs schools, by lowering teacher attrition rates. New York City’s latest budget includes $1.7 billion in unnecessary cuts to public education, which will likely cause class sizes to increase. Plus, for the bill to take effect this coming school year, we need the Governor’s signature to enact it as soon as possible. We need Gov. Hochul to sign this bill now. Email her urging her to sign the class size bill (A10498/S09460) so that New York City’s students receive the same smaller classes that students in the rest of the state already receive! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-gov-hochul-sign-the-class-size-bill