#Lift the cap on charter schools now!

#Lift the cap on charter schools now!

“#Lift the cap on charter schools now!” With Washington dumping billions on New York City’s public-school system, the Legislature’s main excuse for not raising the cap on charter schools in the city is now toast, points out State University board chief Merryl Tisch. The question now is whether lawmakers will come up with some new,…

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#Yes, it’s time to lift the cap on NYC charter schools

#SUNY honcho urges pols to lift cap on charter schools

“#SUNY honcho urges pols to lift cap on charter schools” A top state education official said she’ll urge lawmakers to lift the cap that is blocking more charter schools from opening in New York City. “Just saying no is not an answer,” said Merryl Tisch, chairwoman of the State University of New York’s board of…

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#Anti-poverty group flunks pols for blocking Harlem charter school

#Anti-poverty group flunks pols for blocking Harlem charter school

“#Anti-poverty group flunks pols for blocking Harlem charter school” The head of New York City’s oldest children’s anti-poverty group accused state lawmakers of hurting poor Harlem kids by blocking the opening of a new charter school in the neighborhood — calling their inaction “criminal.” Founded in 1812, the Harlem-based Mission Society received preliminary state approval…

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#NY lawmakers slammed for blocking charter schools expansion

#NY lawmakers slammed for blocking charter schools expansion

“#NY lawmakers slammed for blocking charter schools expansion” The chief state official who authorizes charter schools blasted Albany lawmakers for refusing to lift the cap to open more of the popular, alternative schools to accommodate pent-up parental demand in New York City. “It doesn’t make a lot of sense. There’s a big disconnect between elected…

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