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New York charter schools lag in enrolling Hispanics
- 06-15-2010
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By Jennifer Medina and Robert Gebeloff/New York Times
When charter schools began opening in New York a decade ago, they were hailed as a better opportunity for children in poor neighborhoods, where failing schools had been the norm. But while charter schools are open to all, they have catered to one demographic group far less than another. Although Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in New York City’s public schools, there are almost twice as many blacks among the 30,000 charter school students, an analysis by The New York Times shows. The issue is a sticky one among charter school advocates, who say the most important aspect of any school is that it educates the students who attend. (more...)
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