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Max Politics Podcast: The Growth of Charter Schools in New York City

February 22, 2022 | by Gotham Gazette

NYC Charter School Center CEO James Merriman, left (photo: @nyccharters)

February 22, 2022 - Max Politics Podcast: The Growth of Charter Schools in New York City

James Merriman, CEO of the New York City Charter School Center, joined the show to discuss the growth of the charter school sector and what comes next, including the push to allow more charter schools to open in the five boroughs, where the mayor and governor stand, and much more.

Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think, on Twitter @TweetBenMax. You can listen to the show through the embedded audio below or download the episode wherever you get your podcasts at Max Politics.

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by Ben Max, Gotham Gazette
     

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Tags: Charter Schools • Department of Education • Education • James Merriman • Charter School Center


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