Liberty Nation News Charters in the Big Apple are growing – at the expense of more traditional public school districts. About 62,000 students made the move this year, but why? How many went in search of better education, and how many left over the city’s poor handling of the pandemic? Will the trend reverse and things go back to normal as the pandemic fades, or has the public school system become obsolete?
Better Institutions?
One reason more parents sent their kids to charters is the belief they offer a better education overall. “Our growth is a direct result of the incredible work of our teachers, staff and school leaders across 272 schools to provide a high-quality education to the students who make up our diverse and vibrant public charter school community, and to give families a choice to find the school that’s best for their child,” said New York City Charter Center CEO James Merriman in explanation for the shift…
