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Lawmakers also have heaped tax breaks and incentives on charter schools in a state with the largest percentage of students in charters nationwide.

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«The state and city used Katrina to wipe away the dysfunction and corruption in the school system,» Medberry says, referring to the city's charter school initiative, which largely replaced public schools with privately operated institutions after 2005.

(The following statements are somewhat characteristic of such schools: Bethany Theological Seminary affirms that its object is «to promote the spread and deepen the influence of Christianity by the thorough training of men and women for the various forms of Christian service, in harmony with the principles and practices of the Church of the Brethren»; Augustana Theological Seminary «prepares students for the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church with the special needs of the Augustana Church in view»; the charter of Berkeley Divinity School begins, «Whereas sundry inhabitants of this state of the denomination of Christians called the Protestant Episcopal Church have represented by their petition addressed to the General Assembly, that great advantages would accrue to said Church, and they hope and believe to the interests of religion and morals in general, by the incorporation of a Divinity School for the training and instructions of students for the sacred ministry in the Church aforementioned.»)

In an interview with NY1's Erin Billups earlier today, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called the charter schools legislation passed by his house in the wee hours of the morning a «good bill» that will enable the state to make a strong application for Round II of «Race to the Top» funding by June In an interview with NY1's Erin Billups earlier today, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver called the charter schools legislation passed by his house in the wee hours of the morning a «good bill» that will enable the state to make a strong application for Round II of «Race to the Top» funding by June in the wee hours of the morning a «good bill» that will enable the state to make a strong application for Round II of «Race to the Top» funding by June 1.

The state budget is expected to include $ 54 million for per pupil grants in aid for charter schools, according to a source familiar with the agreement.

The mayor also predicted dire consequences if he loses his showdown with state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who wants to lift the cap on the number of privately run public schools in the city, now set at 23 new charters.

Off topic questions included city enforcement efforts around Airbnb and Airbnb's hiring of de Blasio's campaign manager, why a proposed ban on carriage horses has taken far longer than initially promised by the mayor, Tim Wu's comments on the mayor's central role on defeating Wu and Zephyr Teachout in Tuesday's primary, revised statistics on NYPD chokehold incidents, charter school co-locations, the mayor's lack of a federal security clearance and resulting inability to receive classified information, school bus drivers movement toward a strike, his relationship with Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his efforts to help elect a Democratic majority in the state senate.

As Governor Cuomo has turned his attention to how the state would deal with Ebola, Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins appeared in Buffalo Friday campaigning against charter schools, Common Core and Fracking.

Q&A topics include: why the mayor and Governor Cuomo appear friendly and cooperative on pre-K when together but express different views when apart, will the city fund a single year of full day pre-K if the state does not, how many of the prospective new pre-K seats are in traditional public schools v. charter schools, what is the greatest challenge in converting existing 1/2 day pre-K sites into full day sites, how can the mayor assure that proceeds of his proposed income tax surcharge would remain dedicated solely to the pre - K / middle school program, regulatory issues around pre-K operators, how there can be space available in neighborhoods where schools are overcrowded, how many of the prospective new sites are in schools v. other locations, why the mayor is so opposed to co-locations of charter schools while seeking to co-locate new pre-K programs, the newly - announced ad campaign by charter school supporters, his views on academically screened high schools, his view on the school bus contracts, why he refused off - topic questions Friday evening despite saying on Friday morning that he would take such questions, the status of 28 charter schools expecting to open in fall 2014 in locations approved by the Bloomberg administration, his upcoming appearance on the TV series The Good Wife and his view on city employees marching in the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day Parade in uniform / with banners.

Earlier yesterday, AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes complained that the Senate last week passed legislation with «record speed» to boost the number of charter schools statewide to 460 from 200, while labor's agenda to increase unemployment insurance and overhaul the state's economic development programs remains in limbo.

A proponent of charter schools, Cuomo is in a protracted battle with teachers unions over the direction of public education — as well as spending — in the state.

Senate Republicans have generally been supportive of expanding and strengthening charter schools in New York state with measures opposed by the state's teachers unions.

And charter - school supporters, led by Mr. Loeb, have poured millions of dollars into ensuring that the State Senate remains in Republican hands — even as Democrats have won a majority of seats — backing Mr. Klein's renegade group, which first broke away from the party in 2011 and eventually formed a coalition with the Republicans.

But many of his proposals — such as toughening up evaluation systems teachers barely agreed to in the first place, firing teachers with bad ratings, tying tenure to evaluations, and increasing the cap on charter schools — are sure to be met with ire from politically powerful state and city teachers union.

Questions included how they would ensure continued funding for senior centers, whether they support a state constitutional convention, their views on charter schools, whether their candidacies help Bill de Blasio by simply drawing anti-de Blasio votes from Republican candidate Nicole Malliotakis and plans for dealing with the homeless, particularly in Bay Ridge.

The Ethical Community Charter School in Bedford - Stuyvesant and the the Fahari Academy Charter School in Flatbush have both under - performed on state English and math exams and had problems with their discipline codes.

At 9:30 a.m., NYC Councilman Barry Grodenchik and state Sen. Leroy Comrie hold press conference with parents who collected hundreds of petitions in opposition to a charter school co-location, 213 - 10 92nd Ave., Queens.

With the political winds seemingly at its back, New York City's charter school movement staged a splashy rally in Albany with an enthusiastic mix of thousands of students, a raft of state leaders and a pinch - hitting pop sWith the political winds seemingly at its back, New York City's charter school movement staged a splashy rally in Albany with an enthusiastic mix of thousands of students, a raft of state leaders and a pinch - hitting pop swith an enthusiastic mix of thousands of students, a raft of state leaders and a pinch - hitting pop star.

Flanagan, in a lengthy statement, reiterated his support for making the state's cap on local property tax increases permanent as well as the passage of an education investment tax credit along with a lifting of the cap on charter schools.

Two independent expenditure committees funded in part by wealthy supporters of charter schools are wrapping their spending sprees on Senate Republican candidates with large ad purhcases in two state Senate races upstate.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an interview on NY1 Thursday said he would continue to seek a three - year extension of mayoral control of New York City schools, along with a proposal to strengthen and expand charter schools in the state.

The week concluded for New York politics with a racially charged jolt: A prominent and prolific campaign donor and benefactor of charter schools in since - deleted Facebook suggested the state's black Senate minority leader had been worse for people of color than the Ku Klux Klan.

Success Academy suffered a defeat in a high - profile skirmish with New York City on Friday, when the state education commissioner ruled that the city could require the charter school network to sign a contract to receive funding for its prekindergarten program.

The Yonkers Democrat was subtle in her approach to parting ways with Cuomo, whose stance on charter schools and teacher performance criteria, has irked the state's teachers unions.

Just weeks before Daniel Loeb, an outspoken charter school proponent and one of the biggest donors in New York politics, unfavorably compared a top African - American state senator to the Ku Klux Klan, he exchanged a separate series of caustic and racially charged emails with a top official in the de Blasio administration.

The Senate Republicans are calling for a $ 1.655 billion increase in school aid, grants for charter schools and $ 4.6 million in aid to nonpublic schools, while the Assembly Democrats, aligned with the state teachers unions, proposed a $ 1.1 billion increase in Foundation Aid.

Senate Republicans entered budget negotiations with a wish list of more than a dozen items to benefit the charter school sector, but in the end they settled for $ 54 million in additional funding for charter schools paid for by the state Senate out of its discretionary fund and a renewal of some of the previous budget's pro-charter policies.

«He negotiated a budget deal with state lawmakers that guarantees future New York City charter schools rent - free space in under - used public school buildings or funding to offset the cost of renting a building.»

During the upcoming session, charter groups will focus on boosting facilities funding and the state's per - pupil funding formula after notching a modest victory with a 50 - school increase in the statewide charter cap last year.

About 1,400 New York City charter school parents and advocates will lobby state legislators in Albany on Tuesday as they prepare to do battle with the de Blasio administration.

The state Senate has taken a welcome step toward bolstering quality education in New York with a bill that would authorize creation of hundreds of new charter schools across the state.

In a speech tailor - made for centrists, Governor Charles D. Baker delivered his first State of the State address with modesty and zeal on the issues marking his year in office: MBTA, DCF, opiod abuse, and charter schoolIn a speech tailor - made for centrists, Governor Charles D. Baker delivered his first State of the State address with modesty and zeal on the issues marking his year in office: MBTA, DCF, opiod abuse, and charter schoolin office: MBTA, DCF, opiod abuse, and charter schools.

Aside from raising the cap, Cuomo also favors continuing the State University's role in approving some new charter schools along with the state Board of RegState University's role in approving some new charter schools along with the state Board of Regstate Board of Regents.

While several of his fellow southern Brooklyn elected officials were criticizing Mayor Bill de Blasio over Hizzoner's decision to allow plans for two charter schools to share space with traditional public schools in Bensonhurst to move forward, state Sen.

With this irresponsible action, the SUNY Charter Schools Committee has eroded the quality of teachers in New York State and negatively impacted student achievement.»

UPDATE: Johnson released a lengthy statement in response to the AFL - CIO attack, noting he has been a «strong supporter» of a property tax cap and charter schools, was «proud» to support Tier V — «a move that will save Long Island taxpayers $ 8.5 billion and save this state $ 35 billion over the next three decades» — and has been urging teacher and public sector unions to sit down with elected officials to «hammer out revised wage agreements that reflect the current economic reality.»

UFT President Michael Mulgrew blasted the state's proposal to allow charter schools in effect to certify their own teachers with scant requirements or proof of professional expertise.

After sparring with New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, charter - school advocates found an ally in Governor Andrew Cuomo this year, and the current state budget included sweeping policy changes that boosted the sector, especially in New York City.

That ad, and more like it (along with fliers and other attention - grabbers in what will likely be a low - turnout primary) was the product of an independent expenditure effort backed by the California Charter Schools Association, which has been a big force in battles with teachers» unions over charter schools in Los Angeles and at the state level aCharter Schools Association, which has been a big force in battles with teachers» unions over charter schools in Los Angeles and at the state level aSchools Association, which has been a big force in battles with teachers» unions over charter schools in Los Angeles and at the state level acharter schools in Los Angeles and at the state level aschools in Los Angeles and at the state level as well.

While Duncan made it clear he's not familiar with the specifics of the end - of - legislative - session battle in Albany, his broad position that charter schools should be a part of a political compromise aligns with that of state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who is battling the mayor on the renewal.

«SUNY will propose and adopt regulations in accordance with The New York State Administrative Procedure Act... SUNY's first area of focus will be teacher requirements in SUNY authorized charter schools,» Jody Perry, a spokeswoman for SUNY, said in a statement on Thursday.

It was the first time a state education commissioner has attended the advocacy day event at the state Capitol, which is designed to raise awareness for charter school issues and give parents and students an opportunity to speak directly with legislators in Albany.

Champagne corks popped in Albany yesterday as top state education officials declaimed a new deal with the unions that they said will lead to better teachers, a greater shot at federal funds for New York and possibly a hike in the charter - school cap.

Questions asked included whether Cardinal Dolan supports the income tax surcharge that is part of the mayor's plan, what the 1,700 seats offered by the Archdiocese are currently used for, pending education tax credit bills, how the mayor expects to get his pre-K plan approved despite continuing disagreement with Governor Cuomo, guidelines governing church / state separation, how enough sufficiently - credentialed teachers can be in place for September and whether the pressure over his charter school actions is causing Mayor de Blasio to change his views.

Albany, NY — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver shares the microphones with Alan Chartock this week to discuss the ramifications of charter schools in New York, as well as the need for the state to be a leader in stem cell research.

Republicans in the State Senate, along with Governor Cuomo, want continuation of mayoral control to be linked to strengthening charter schools, something Assembly Democrats have adamantly rejected.

Questions during the Q&A portion of the press conference included his plans during his scheduled visit to Albany on March 4th, why he expects to convince legislators who he has not convinced, whether he's concerned that the middle school program will be pushed aside if there is a pre-K funding mechanism other than his proposed tax, where the money to fund the middle school program will come from, how he counters the argument that his tax proposal is unfair to cities that do not have a high earner tax base, how he will measure the success of the program absent additional standardized testing, whether he expects to meet with Governor Cuomo or Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos during his March 4th trip, what he would say to a parent whose child planned on attending one of the charter schools that his administration refused to allow, whether he doubts Governor Cuomo's commitment or ability to deliver on the funding the governor has promised, what are the major hurdles in trying to convince the state senate to approve his tax proposal, whether there's an absolute deadline for getting his tax proposal approved, whether he can promise parents pre-K spots should Governor Cuomo's proposal gointo effect, and why he has not met with Congressman Michael Grimm since taking office.

Success Academy charter school officials want the city to fork over more rooms in the Wadleigh High School campus, according to papers to be filed with state Education Commissioner MaryEllenschool officials want the city to fork over more rooms in the Wadleigh High School campus, according to papers to be filed with state Education Commissioner MaryEllenSchool campus, according to papers to be filed with state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.

On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Albany, «dozens of New York City parents will join with elected champions to rally in support of public charter schools being given equal treatment in the upcoming state budget.

A group of parents with children in schools co-located with Success Academy charters is calling on the New York State Education Department to temporarily halt all construction work in public school buildings by Success Academy Charters chief Eva Mocharters is calling on the New York State Education Department to temporarily halt all construction work in public school buildings by Success Academy Charters chief Eva MoCharters chief Eva Moskowitz.