Sentences with phrase «to allow more charter schools»

However, the Senate GOP threatens to continue mayoral control only if NYC allows more charter schools.

When the need is so great, the demand so strong, and the supply so skimpy, why not allow more charter schools to serve more children?

Fast forward 23 years and it is the threat of a ballot question allowing more charter schools that is stirring Beacon Hill to action.

A bill to allow more charter schools for certain groups of students — such as minorities or those with disabilities — to open each year was scuttled as the Idaho Legislature focused mostly on regular public schools, which face the worst budget year for public education in the state's history.

Massachusetts strengthened its application by passing legislation in January allowing more charter schools.

Removes eligibility requirements for enrollment in public K - 12 virtual education and allows more charter school systems to act as a Local Education Agency for purposes of administering Federal funding.

Mr. Cuomo's reflexive dismissal of almost everything the mayor advocated — from a reform of the 421a tax break to a decision to allow more charter schools in the city — baffled City Hall.

Teachers» unions and Democrats who dominate the Assembly were pleased to beat back the tax credit, while the religious organizations and charter school advocates who supported the measure were tided over with money and changes that will allow more charter schools to open in New York City.

If passed, this would lift arbitrary caps on funding and allow more charter schools to open, but it has strong opposition funded by state and national teachers unions.

Should they vote to allow more charter schools?

On the 74, Richard Whitmire wonders why parents and teachers in wealthy communities like Newton, Massachusetts, are so actively fighting a ballot initiative that would allow more charter schools to open in other areas in the state.

For school choice to work, Butcher said, policymakers should give families vouchers to attend private schools, and allow more charter schools to open.

The study seems likely to inform the long - running debate over whether Massachusetts should allow more charter schools.

As voters decide whether to allow more charter schools, a Globe review has found that the schools enroll English - language learners at much lower rates than those in traditional systems, even as many charter schools have been stepping up efforts to recruit more of the students.

Governor Charlie Baker proposed legislation Thursday that would allow more charter schools to open statewide, setting the stage for a Beacon Hill battle on one of the most divisive issues facing lawmakers.

Last November the charter school industry in the Bay State tried to push through a state - wide ballot initiative that would have allowed more charter schools to be opened in the Commonwealth.

In the run - up to a November ballot initiative that would allow more charter schools to open in Massachusetts, charter and traditional public schools have been cast in an adversarial relationship.

In a major U-turn (partially forced by a new state law), the city Education Department will allow more charter schools to share space in public school buildings.

In the run - up to the competition, 13 states changed their laws to create or allow more charter schools in their states, and at least 41 states have agreed to enact common academic standards in English and math.