Dive Brief:
- Before John King heads to the White House to serve as a senior adviser to Arne Duncan, the New York state education commissioner is recommending to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators that the state not limit the spread of charter schools.
- Currently, New York caps charter schools at no more than 460 statewide, and the New York Post reports that New York City is getting close to hitting its own threshold, set around 256.
- Only 25 more charter schools can open in NYC, and 132 spots are open outside the city, so King wants to either see the cap removed or its regional quotas restructured, since there is less charter demand upstate.
Dive Insight:
“Overall, charter schools have much to contribute to education in New York state and New York City in particular,” King told the New York Post.
One question that comes to mind is why, in that case, there is less demand upstate doesn't have the same demand for charters. Is there more contentment in these areas with traditional public schools?
One question that comes to mind is why, in that case, there is less demand upstate doesn't have the same demand for charters. Is there more contentment in these areas with traditional public schools?
According to a recent report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and Noodle, 56% of charter schools are in urban areas, while only 15% are located in rural neighborhoods and 24% in suburban neighborhoods. Is there a reason charter schools have been pushed so heavily in cities, particularly in low-income neighborhoods?
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