Bisnow’s article “‘We’re At The Peak Right Now’: What’s Next For NYC’s Charter School Developers” describes how charter schools are expanding their footprint in New York City, despite pandemic slowdowns. The article highlights how charter school demand is most prominent in areas with underperforming school districts and describes charter schools as an alternative school option for low-income families. The article continues to describe how charter school expansion is capped by the state Department of Education, and without a raise on the cap, charter school growth will be halted.
