"The state's education chief faced a dilemma Monday that dramatically illustrates the fiscal dangers that lie ahead for local public schools.
State Education Commissioner David M. Steiner called for a series of controversial reforms — including lifting a cap on charter schools — that are designed in large measure to enhance the state's chances of being awarded from $500 million to $700 million in highly competi tive federal grant money.
At the same time, both Steiner and school officials across the state were trying to figure out how to cope with a delay — and possible loss — of $582 million in state financial aid announced Sunday by Gov. David A. Paterson."
State Education Commissioner David M. Steiner called for a series of controversial reforms — including lifting a cap on charter schools — that are designed in large measure to enhance the state's chances of being awarded from $500 million to $700 million in highly competi tive federal grant money.
At the same time, both Steiner and school officials across the state were trying to figure out how to cope with a delay — and possible loss — of $582 million in state financial aid announced Sunday by Gov. David A. Paterson."