Publications & Research
The Charter Center aims to inform the public discussion about NYC charter schools by producing reports and analyses and offering commentary and guidance that support school autonomy and student success.
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Public School Students Shouldn’t Pay Rent
More than 26,000 NYC charter school students don’t have access to facilities funding, forcing schools to divert per-pupil dollars from the classroom towards paying rent.
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NEW YORK STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT
Passed in 1998 under the leadership of Governor George Pataki, New York’s Charter Schools Act allowed for the formation of up to 460 charters for the state with sub caps on New York City’s allocations.
External Reports
NY Charter Schools: Remote Instruction During COVID Crisis (spring 2020) – Results For All Authorizers
Lift the Cap: Why New York City Needs More Charter Schools
New York City’s Charter Schools: What the Research Shows
With State Formula for Charter School Funding Likely to Change, City Costs to Grow More Than Budgeted
We aggregate data and provide analysis for individual schools as well as the sector as a whole.
Our fact sheets dispel myths and correct misinformation about NYC charter schools.
Letter to Governor Kathleen Hochul Re: Foundation Aid Formula