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Charter School Parents Urge Elected Officials to Drop Lawsuit

A group of charter school parents braved the severe cold on Tuesday to urge local politicians to take their opposition to charter schools elsewhere, and drop a legal challenge to dozens of schools

Battle Over Charters Begins With Fight Over Lawsuits

Families for Excellent Schools (F.E.S.), a charter advocacy group, rallied parents Tuesday to ask the United Federation of Teachers and elected officials to drop two lawsuits that would reverse the

Parents Rally Against Lawsuit That Threatens Charter Schools

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If successful, a lawsuit filed by city officials and activists would be a setback for countless students who attend charter schools, s

Newer Advocacy Groups Find Foot Soldiers in Parents

Jose A. Herrera, the father of two school-age children in New York City, said he used to be completely disengaged from politics—he didn’t even vote.

Supporters of Common Core Speak Out

State education commissioner John King faced a highly supportive audience Tuesday night at his first forum on the Common Core learning standards in New York City.

Bridgeport Charter Parents Ask BOE for Seat at the Table

Before Bridgeport’s newly sworn-in Board of Education met for the first time Monday, a group of charter school parents held a press conference to make sure parent voices are heard.

Harp can help make New Haven schools outstanding

When Toni Harp takes office as New Haven’s first female mayor in January, she will make history. She’ll also be the first new leader in City Hall in nearly a generation.