The teachers unions have also pointed to wealthy backers of charter schools who have contributed heavily to the governor's re-election campaign. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Wall Street is one of the biggest backers of charter schools these days, because they're investing in — they make — there's something called the new markets tax credit, where they get — and Juan González wrote about this — they're able to make a tremendous return on their investment in charters, because of write - offs on federal taxes by investing in charters. (democracynow.org)
The county also attracted attention last month when several GOP backers of the charter school legislation mocked grammar and spelling mistakes found in emails sent students sent to lawmakers about the legislation. (ncpolicywatch.com)