Examiner.com – Karin Piper
“Raising the cap on charter schools was a piece of the puzzle for New York’s application of $700 million in federal grant funding through Raise to the Top. Reportedly this money has already been budgeted for by New York state leadership. The application deadline was yesterday. Since no compromise could be met between reformers and protectors of the status quo, New York will be applying for federal funds without this key.”(more)