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Article: Progress report: charter schools; Advocate offers tips for success and points to stumbling blocks.(Education Report)(New York City Center for Charter School Excellence)(Interview)
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- Crain's New York Business
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- March 5, 2007
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Byline: Cynthia Rigg
In 1998, New York state approved the formation of charter schools. By 2003, 18 charter schools had opened in the city. Since then, with the very active support of schools Chancellor Joel Klein and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, that total has grown to 58. Growth has stalled, however, because of a cap on the number of charter schools in the state.
In early 2004, the nonprofit advocacy organization New York City Center for Charter School Excellence was created. The group acts as a catalyst and resource center offering grants, training, consultations and technical assistance to help educators start and operate charter schools in the city.
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