By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/new-york-city-vs-charter-schools Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter New York City vs. its charter schools Education Apr 24, 2014 9:38 AM EDT In New York City, a conflict is brewing between city government and one of the most successful charter school networks in the city. On the one side is Mayor Bill de Blasio, a believer in the power of government to change lives. And on the other, Eva Moskowitz, whose school the mayor wanted to close. A former councilwoman, Moskowitz is the founder and CEO of Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter school network with 22 schools. To examine the issue, Learning Matters and PBS NewsHour reporter John Tulenko spoke to Jeffrey Henig, a professor of political science and education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Tulenko’s full report for the NewsHour airs Thursday night. Listen to his conversation with Henig below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
In New York City, a conflict is brewing between city government and one of the most successful charter school networks in the city. On the one side is Mayor Bill de Blasio, a believer in the power of government to change lives. And on the other, Eva Moskowitz, whose school the mayor wanted to close. A former councilwoman, Moskowitz is the founder and CEO of Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter school network with 22 schools. To examine the issue, Learning Matters and PBS NewsHour reporter John Tulenko spoke to Jeffrey Henig, a professor of political science and education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Tulenko’s full report for the NewsHour airs Thursday night. Listen to his conversation with Henig below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now