Thousands of charter school parents, kids to march over Brooklyn Bridge to promote 'excellence'

"Thousands of parents and students from more than 200 charter schools will march over the Brooklyn Bridge Thursday to promote educational choice and "excellence" for New York City families. The participants include the largest charter school network, Eva Moskowitz's Success Academy, as well families from Ascend, Democracy Prep, Kipp Academy, Uncommon Schools, Zeta and schools that are part of the Black, Latinx, Asian Charter Collaborative."

"'That's what charter schools provide.' There are now 286 charter schools serving more than 150,000 students or nearly 15 percent of the city's publicly funded schools, according to the NYC Charter School Center. Charter schools are publicly funded, but privately managed by not-for-profit entities. Many of them have non-union staff and have a longer school day and school year than traditional public schools."

Thousands of parents and students from more than 200 charter schools will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to promote educational choice and charter school excellence for city families. Participants include Success Academy, Ascend, Democracy Prep, Kipp Academy, Uncommon Schools, Zeta and members of the Black, Latinx, Asian Charter Collaborative. Charter schools now number 286 in the city, serving over 150,000 students, about 15 percent of publicly funded schools. Charter schools are publicly funded and privately managed by not-for-profit entities; many have non-union staff, longer school days and extended school years. The rally occurs amid the mayoral campaign; Curtis Sliwa said he will attend in support.

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