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Monica Disare

Education
Policy

State education officials question another batch of Success Academy charter renewals

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  • By Monica Disare

Policy

De Blasio strikes charter deal, making it easier for schools to expand, pay for space

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  • By Monica Disare and Chalkbeat New York

Education
Politics

One day after sweeping testing announcement, New York state walks it back

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  • By Monica Disare
Politics

New York City

Only four New York City schools now on state’s ‘persistently dangerous’ list

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  • By Monica Disare and Alex Zimmerman for Chalkbeat New York
Politics

Politics

New York City reading scores make big gains, matching state average for first time

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  • By Monica Disare, Cassi Feldman and Patrick Wall for Chalkbeat New York

Politics
Politics

As de Blasio pushes fewer suspensions, advocacy group attacks school safety record

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  • By Monica Disare and Patrick Wall From Chalkbeat
Policy

Policy

Students will not face time limits on this year’s state tests, Elia says

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  • By Monica Disare and Patrick Wall From Chalkbeat