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Funding Gaps Question Charter Schools' Performance Claims

2/13/2026

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Jason Riley argues that charter schools in New York outperform traditional district schools.
Riley does not mention that charter schools receive significantly less funding per pupil than district schools.
This omission raises questions about the full context of his claims regarding charter school performance.
The omission suggests that funding disparities should be considered when evaluating charter school performance.

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Story summary

Jason Riley argues that charter schools in New York outperform traditional district schools.
Riley does not mention that charter schools receive significantly less funding per pupil than district schools.
This omission raises questions about the full context of his claims regarding charter school performance.
The omission suggests that funding disparities should be considered when evaluating charter school performance.