Union Charters, Special Ed, and Value-Added (New York NY)

Group backs union's plan for charter school Daily News
Union’s Charter School Plan Hits Snag With N.Y. Panel NYT
A Chance to Escape New York Times
The 'Tierney' of half-truths BoardBuzz
School Budget Relies on Cash Not in Hand, Klein Admits NYT
Study on Special Education Finds Low Graduation Rate NYT
Schools' Prevention Efforts Aim to Halt Rise of Steroid Use NYT
Effects of Mayoral School Control in N.Y.C. Under Scrutiny EW
Yonkers, N.Y., Schools Sue State Over Amount of Per-Pupil Aid EW
Value-Added in Gotham!NCTQ