What makes this year different is that Cuomo is pushing for education reform measures in the budget — including a tougher teacher evaluation criteria and a receivership program for struggling (AKA «failing») schools. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Topping the list: Families for Excellent Schools, a group that backs education reform measures as well as strengthening charter schools. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Since becoming speaker 12 months ago, Heastie has had few public policy disagreements with Cuomo, save for the tug - of - war over education reform measures in last year's budget. (nystateofpolitics.com)