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Why did America’s leaders stop caring about schools?

A political fight in New York suggests America may be facing up to the problem of schools again. Governor Hochul pushes for more charter schools.

  • Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for more charter schools in New York's system.
  • Charter schools use public funds but are run independently and compete with conventional public schools.
  • Under Bush and Obama, mayors and superintendents pushed for more competition and accountability.
  • The disruption in education due to covid-19 wiped out 20 years of gains nationally.
  • Republicans are opting for hysteria and fanning fears of indoctrination.
Why did America’s leaders stop caring about schools?
A political fight in New York suggests some may be facing up to the problem again | United States

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