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Busloads of high school students across New York State lobbied state legislators last February to subsidize the cost of AP exams, courtesy of the College Board, the company that owns them.

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Key Lawmakers Show Support for Mayor’s Pre-K Plan, Others Deride

February 11, 2014March 28, 2014 - by Dartunorro Clark

The pre-K plan proposed by New York City Mayor de Blasio has its detractors and supporters. Recently, key New York City elected officials ramped up support of the mayor, as a state senator bashed hopes of a vote on the plan in Albany.

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De Blasio Hits a Snag in Pre-K Plan

February 11, 2014February 11, 2014 - by Dartunorro Clark

It’s no secret that education and pre-K is at the top of Bill de Blasio’s policy agenda, but now he is having a tough time convincing lawmakers in Albany to …

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Cuomo Budget Increases Funding to Private Schools

March 22, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Edward Small

The Wall Street Journal reports that Governor Cuomo has proposed increasing funding to nonpublic schools by $117 million, or 13 percent, to accomplish managerial tasks mandated by the state.

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The College Board Enlists High School Students to Lobby Albany for Advanced Placement Funding

Key Lawmakers Show Support for Mayor’s Pre-K Plan, Others Deride

De Blasio Hits a Snag in Pre-K Plan

Cuomo Budget Increases Funding to Private Schools