"NEW YORK - On Thursday, thousands of students, teachers and parents flooded the streets of Brooklyn to press the case for charter schools in New York City, home to the nation's largest school system."
"By the weekend, nearly two dozen Democratic state lawmakers had criticized the demonstration - which occurred during the school day - and called for an investigation into whether it violated the law."
Thousands of students, teachers and parents marched through Brooklyn on Thursday to advocate for charter schools in New York City, the nation's largest school system. The demonstration occurred during the school day, involving many who otherwise would have been in classes. By the weekend, nearly two dozen Democratic state lawmakers criticized the daytime protest and requested an investigation into potential legal violations. The protest highlighted tensions around charter school advocacy and raised questions about appropriate advocacy tactics during school hours. The involvement of minors and school staff intensified scrutiny from elected officials and the public.
Read at The Philadelphia Tribune
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