Albany, NY, Jan 20, 2010 — State lawmakers missed a deadline to expand charter schools in time for the federal Race to the Top funding competition, after they failed to reach consensus by the 4:30 time limit yesterday afternoon. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 08, 2007 — In his State of the State speech, Governor Eliot Spitzer proposed a number of changes for the state's schools and school funding. As Karen DeWitt reports, the plans included something for everyone, from liberals to conservatives.  Go to full article

Dec 19, 2006 — Governor Pataki will end his tenure without getting an increase in the number of charter schools in the state. But advocates are hopeful that the new Governor, Eliot Spitzer, will allow more charter schools to open. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article