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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Sun May 4, 2014, 11:18 AM May 2014

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New state law changes makes opening charter schools in New York City easier than any other in nation

BEN CHAPMAN and STEPHEN REX BROWN

Get ready for a charter school gold rush.

Recently enacted changes in state law created an environment for opening charter schools in New York City that’s friendlier than almost any other city in the nation.

“From an infrastructure perspective, things have never been better,” said James Merriman, the influential CEO of the New York City Charter School Center.

“We have the governor and state Legislature to thank for that.”

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/state-law-city-easiest-nation-open-charter-schools-article-1.1778486#ixzz30lCuPrVs

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New state law changes makes opening charter schools in New York City easier than any other in nation (Original Post) hrmjustin May 2014 OP

Public education is public enemy #1 to the Kochs/Oligarchs randys1 May 2014 #1

Agreed and it is sad a Democratic governor did this. hrmjustin May 2014 #2

What is it with this current crop of Democratic poiliticians? Jake Stern May 2014 #3

In a democratic state no less. hrmjustin May 2014 #4

I won't vote for Astorino, but I won't vote for Cuomo either. He's a disaster. Squinch May 2014 #5

I will vote Cuomo but will hold my nose, but I understand how you feel. hrmjustin May 2014 #6

randys1

(16,286 posts)

1. Public education is public enemy #1 to the Kochs/Oligarchs

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Sun May 4, 2014, 11:23 AM

May 2014

therefore, say goodbye to it

The Koch's arent taking over America, they have taken us over, it is done.

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

2. Agreed and it is sad a Democratic governor did this.

Reply to randys1 (Reply #1)

Sun May 4, 2014, 11:25 AM

May 2014

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)

3. What is it with this current crop of Democratic poiliticians?

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Sun May 4, 2014, 11:42 AM

May 2014

Instead of standing firm on principle many of them seem to be competing with GOP pols to see who can pleasure Big Money more.

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

4. In a democratic state no less.

Reply to Jake Stern (Reply #3)

Sun May 4, 2014, 11:47 AM

May 2014

Cuomo's father must be mortified.

Squinch

(50,989 posts)

5. I won't vote for Astorino, but I won't vote for Cuomo either. He's a disaster.

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Sun May 4, 2014, 02:28 PM

May 2014

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

6. I will vote Cuomo but will hold my nose, but I understand how you feel.

Reply to Squinch (Reply #5)

Sun May 4, 2014, 03:27 PM

May 2014

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