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Washington, D.C. New York State Supreme Court Justice Donna Siwek heard arguments Thursday afternoon in the Brown v New York lawsuit that challenges the funding scheme for public charter schools in the state. Attorneys for the charter school families argued that current funding is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The lawsuit, which was filed last fall with… Continue reading National Alliance Supports Families in New Yorks Charter School Funding Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, more than 9,000 parents, students, and educators along with 160 schools are rallying in Albany to draw attention to the failing school crisis in New York, calling for a bold change. Nina Rees, president and CEO at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement on the issue: “We… Continue reading National Alliance Supports Parents and Students Rallying To End New York’s Failing School Crisis

Four charter schools kicked out of school buildings, hundreds of children affected WASHINGTON, D.C.- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has told four charter schools they would lose their school buildings, leaving at least 700 children without a school this coming school year. One of the schools is already open and serving children, three… Continue reading National Charter Schools Group Outraged over Mayor de Blasios Decision to Kick Children Out of their School

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and CEO Nina Rees released the following statement on the announcement that Carmen Farina was selected by Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio to be the next chancellor of New York City Public Schools: We congratulate Ms. Farina on her appointment and look forward to working with her… Continue reading Charter School Group Encourages New NYC Schools Chancellor to Consider Vital Role of Charter Schools