Video: Why Does New York City Need More Charter Schools?

New York City’s high-performing charter schools represent a boon for minority students from impoverished families, but a state law capping their growth means only seven new charter schools can be created in the city before the limit is met.

In a new issue brief, Ray Domanico provides a snapshot of the evidence on charters, showing how they outperform district schools, without threatening the success of these same schools.