NY Against Charter Schools

Why don't I support charter schools? Because. when a child transfers to a charter, the public school loses their entire per-pupil funding—but the costs don't disappear. And when it comes to following the money, charter schools face no public oversight, letting billions in tax dollars flow into a black box where they often pay out executives earning nearly $1 million annually — that's 4x more than public school superintendents. Learn more: charterschoolfacts.org

As a taxpayer, I find the lack of community input that goes into charter school decisions to be alarming. That's why I join NYSUT in their push for public hearings and a local vote before a charter school can be established, expanded or renewed in our communities. Join me: nysut.cc/charteraction

I don't want to lose our neighborhood public schools because they're not just buildings. They're: ✅ Where neighbors meet ✅ Community resource centers ✅ Economic drivers ✅ Sources of stability When charters drain their funding, public schools close. Families scatter. Communities fracture. Learn more about the issue: charterschoolfacts.org

This New Yorker supports restorying local control over charter school decisions. Do you? charterschoolfacts.org/take-action

Why do I support public education? Public accountability. Public financial records. Publicly elected school boards. Learn more: charterschoolfacts.org

I love our public schools because they support EVERY student. Charter schools? not so much. Between applications only available in English to screening out working families through mandatory volunteer hours, charter schools are cherry-picking students. In fact, data shows charter schools systematically underserve: ❌ Special education: 50% fewer students with severe disabilities ❌ English learners: 10% in public schools vs 5% in charters Learn more: charterschoolfacts.org

I stand with NYSUT in their fight to restore local control over charter school decisions. Accountability, transparency and public input – that's all we're asking for. It's the same standard we already expect of our public schools. Join me: nysut.cc/charteraction

For over 30 years, we've been told charter schools would revolutionize education. The reality? They're draining billions from our neighborhood schools while operating with little accountability to our communities. This isn't about "choice"—it's about protecting the schools that serve ALL our children. Learn more: charterschoolfacts.org