Hempstead school district is facing a $34 million budget shortfall, which officials attribute to families leaving for charter schools. Nearly half of the district's students now attend charters, highlighting the poor performance of traditional schools—characterized by a subpar high school graduation rate. The article argues that the focus should be on accountability for public school administrators rather than on blaming charter schools. Despite receiving significant state funding and having a large reserve fund, the district complains about insufficient resources, mirroring broader challenges in public education reform in New York.
"When families flee traditional public schools for charters and take state dollars with them, they're not the ones guilty of anything."
"The district expects almost $250 million in state funds next year, up $83 million from four years ago, and has a $60 million reserve fund."
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