Charter schools navigate NY politics and elections
We discuss the pro-charter school agenda in Albany and how these interests are trying to influence legislative races.
Hochul could advance NYC charter school growth
New York City Charter School Center CEO James Merriman talks about increasing charter schools in the five boroughs.
May 27, 2020: Bad omens for New York’s charter schools
The Capitol Pressroom · May 27, 2020: Bad omens for New York’s charter schools Justin Murphy, Education reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, shared his latest reporting on the issues that charter schools are experiencing in Upstate districts.
Feb. 11, 2020: Charter schools weigh in on budget and legislative priorities
How will the Governor’s budget impact charter schools? James Merriman, Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Charter School Center, weighed in on the budget and his priorities for the session.
Senate Education Chair Shelley Mayer discusses education landscape
Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer weighs in on the governor's budget, including a charter school expansion.
Education 2024: The good, the bad, and shifting alliances
The education headlines of a decade ago are back in the news on Planet Albany, with policymakers fighting over state aid to public schools and teacher evaluations up for debate. To make sense of these big stories, as well
July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall
The Capitol Pressroom · July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall As the fight against COVID-19 continues, New York has applied for funding from the federal government to rethink education. We heard
