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Rise & Shine: N.Y. getting $113M in federal charter school funds

By Philissa Cramer
  • New York is one of only two states to win millions of federal dollars to open more charter schools. (Post)
  • A new lawsuit challenges the finances behind charter co-location. (GothamSchools, Times, Daily News)
  • Visiting a co-location site, Chancellor Walcott said he plans to maintain the controversial policy. (NY1)
  • The Department of Education’s unique art collection includes 1,500 pieces that can be overlooked. (NY1)
  • Malfunctioning airconditioners at a Staten Island school sent 13 disabled students to the hospital. (Post)
  • The Daily News says the state must improve its teaching force to make mentoring more effective.
  • A once-homeless student who finished high school last year is now helping other students. (Daily News)

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