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Charter Schools Experience Set Backs

July 23, 2014 1501 Views Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, California Senate, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Eastern U.S., MacConnel Award, New York City Department of Education, New York City Office of Portfolio Management, New York City Office of Space Planning, NYC public schools overcrowding, School crowding, school overcrowding

BOSTON — Legislators in both Massachusetts and Louisiana last week dealt blows to charter schools in their respective states. The Massachusetts Senate has voted down legislation to gradually eliminate the enrollment cap placed on some state charters, while the Louisiana State Bond Commission has asked charter school officials to delay their request to devote public school funds to charter school construction.