"Once again, lawmakers in Albany are maneuvering to sell out New York's kids -- this time, to the tune of $700 million. Even as the state is grappling with a $7 billion budget deficit.
And all to please their union bosses.
Their specific crime?
Blocking meaningful reforms needed to snag federal funds through the Team Obama's $4.35 billion Race to the Top program -- as Tuesday's deadline to apply for the cash nears.
RTTP winners will be chosen based on how states move to improve schools. By resisting, lawmakers (particularly in the Assembly) not only risk the federal cash, they also lock in inferior schools. Stabbing kids in the back -- twice."
And all to please their union bosses.
Their specific crime?
Blocking meaningful reforms needed to snag federal funds through the Team Obama's $4.35 billion Race to the Top program -- as Tuesday's deadline to apply for the cash nears.
RTTP winners will be chosen based on how states move to improve schools. By resisting, lawmakers (particularly in the Assembly) not only risk the federal cash, they also lock in inferior schools. Stabbing kids in the back -- twice."
