• Contact Us
  • Login
Subscribe
LittleAfrica News
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
LittleAfrica News
No Result
View All Result
Home Metro

Lift The Cap: Pro-Charter School Parents Hold Rallies in Favor of More Charter Schools

Mymoena Davids by Mymoena Davids
March 12, 2023
in Education
Lift The Cap: Pro-Charter School Parents Hold Rallies in Favor of More Charter Schools
45
SHARES
711
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The discussion over the addition of charter schools in New York City came into the spotlight once again when two different groups of parents held demonstrations in favor of the schools. On Tuesday, March 7th, a group of over 500 largely Black and Hispanic parents gathered outside City Hall and called for the number of charter schools in the city to be increased. The same call was made by a group of Asian-American parents who held a rally outside the Department of Education headquarters on Friday, March 10th. 

The parents want to see the number of charter schools increased in order to have a variety of choices to make when picking a school for their children. 

Governor Kathy Hochul has shown clear signs that she wants to see an increase in the number of charter schools. However, she has seen pushback from legislators who do not favor the lifting of the charter school cap.

The parents at the City Hall demonstration held up signs advocating for the right to choose a school for their children. Charter school grandmother Anyta Brown was present at the rally and said that legislators and politicians should fight for what is right for the children. Brown stated, “That cap has to be lifted…where does our money go? We should all have a voice for where our money goes. You’re all spending furiously on things that should not be needed, but we need education to be our top priority”

Only two politicians, Assembly members Brian Cunningham of Brooklyn and John Zaccaro of the Bronx, attended the demonstration. 

“This choice is not a choice of saying that one doesn’t matter or the other. It is giving parents the choice to choose,” Cunningham said, as he called for an end to negative comparisons between traditional public schools and their charter counterparts.

Another parent whose child attends Kipp NYC College Prep charter made sure to note that 90% of students in charter schools are Black and Hispanic and that the opening of more schools would aid in closing the “racial achievement gap.” Kathryn Marrow said, “There are people of color who want to open up these charter schools, so they can assist the children of color who are undervalued.”

Similar sentiments were echoed at the demonstration outside the DOE headquarters. Parents were calling for the right to choose an education of a higher quality. Judy Wong, a parent with two children in the public school system, said, “We pay so many taxes. We have a right as parents and children to the best education, best schools, and best academics for all children.” Wong continued, saying all children “whatever the economic status or their race or the color of their skin or whatever their family background” deserve access and the opportunity to study in a charter school.

“Charter School is not my choice. It’s the parents’ choice! They told me they wanted it,” Assemblyman Lester Chang said. “I believe in the parental right to choose. And I believe in choices. That’s what democracy is all about to choose. If there’s no choice, then that’s autocracy.” Chang said his Republican colleagues were in support of Hochul’s proposal to expand the number of charter schools.

In her proposed budget, Governor Hochul proposed the addition of more charter schools in New York City. Currently, the city may only have a maximum of 287 schools and Hochuls wants to add an extra 85. Charter schools have been shown to perform better than their traditional counterparts. Some charter schools have a longer school day and year in addition to performing better than other schools in their areas.

Yiatin Chu, president and founder of the Asian Wave Alliance and parent, was present at the rally and said, “Charter schools have delivered results for New York City families and we should have a choice. Our public schools are failing us and they can’t trap us in this failing system. We need more choices, we need to lift the cap.”

Related

Tags: Charter SchoolDepartment of EducationEducationFamiliesGovernor HochulNew York CityParentsRally
Previous Post

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Forced to Close Hospital in Haiti’s Capital City, Port-au-Prince

Next Post

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Temporarily Suspends Re-election Campaign After Tragic Accident

Mymoena Davids

Mymoena Davids

Related Posts

City Council Members Advocate for NYC Private School Tuition Subsidies
Metro

City Council Members Advocate for NYC Private School Tuition Subsidies

by Mymoena Davids
September 12, 2023
920
New York City Battles High Student Absenteeism in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Education

New York City Prepares for Upcoming School Year With Influx of Migrant Students

by Mymoena Davids
September 5, 2023
612
Enhanced Safety Protocols Set for NYC Schools Ahead of New Academic Year
Education

Enhanced Safety Protocols Set for NYC Schools Ahead of New Academic Year

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
710
State Officials Direct Schools to Ensure Enrollment for All Migrant Students
Education

State Officials Direct Schools to Ensure Enrollment for All Migrant Students

by Mymoena Davids
September 1, 2023
492
NYC Schools Face Threat of Bus Worker Strike; Thousands of Students’ Commutes at Stake
Education

NYC Schools Face Threat of Bus Worker Strike; Thousands of Students’ Commutes at Stake

by Mymoena Davids
September 1, 2023
913
Next Post
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Temporarily Suspends Re-election Campaign After Tragic Accident

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Temporarily Suspends Re-election Campaign After Tragic Accident

Translate

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5  — September 11
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

September 4, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18

LittleAfrica News Newspaper: September 12—18 Click here to watch the full interview with Mayor Eric Adams

September 11, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2

LittleAfrica News Newspaper: September 26 — October 2

September 25, 2023

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora

BOMESI - Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute

Recent Posts

  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 26 — October 2
  • Governor Hochul Backs Suspension of NYC’s ‘Right to Shelter’ Law as Migrant Numbers Surge
  • Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes Op-Ed: Support CAURD Cannibas
  • NYC Sets 30-Day Shelter Stay Policy for Single Adult Migrants Amid Surging Numbers
  • Mayor Adams Warns of Rise in Illicit Trade Due to Migrant Work-Visa Delays

Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Letters to the Editor
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 1 – March 15
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper Print Edition : February 16 – February 28
  • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
  • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Digital Editions
  • Pricing
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?