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Even in public education, the rich keep getting richer. - NY Daily News

Eva Moskowitz’s Success Academy Schools network rolling in money but still wants 50% increase in management fees from state - NY Daily News:


Eva Moskowitz’s Success Academy Schools network rolling in money but still wants 50% increase in management fees from state

One of New York City's wealthiest charter school operators is expected to be approved for a 50% increase in per-pupil management fees

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Even in public education, the rich keep getting richer.

LINDA ROSIER/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Former City Councilwoman Eva Moskowtiz (right) pitches her charter schools at a Brooklyn meeting.

That's the message the trustees of the State University of New York will send Monday when they vote to approve a huge 50% increase in the per-pupil management fee of one of the city's wealthiest, biggest-spending and most controversial charter school operators.
The Success Academy Charter Schools Inc., run by former City Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz, applied in April for an increase from $1,350 to $2,000 in the annual per student payment it receives from the state to run 10 of its charter schools.
SUNY postponed the vote following a public outcry over the agency's failure to disclose any details


Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/eva-moskowitz-success-academy-charter-schools-disproportionate-share-state-education-money-article-1.1101668#ixzz1yov12xZR