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StudentsFirstNY Statement on Quinnipiac Poll Showing New Yorkers' Disapproval of Mayor de Blasio's Education Policies

"Today's Quinnipiac poll reveals a majority of New Yorkers are dissatisfied with public schools and are supportive of charter schools. When 66% of Bronx residents would rather send their child to a charter school, the Mayor must finally start listening to the people and expand charter school options. Mayor de Blasio must also address parent dissatisfaction and work with urgency to improve traditional district schools," said StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Jenny Sedlis. 
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Education Questions Asked by the Quinnipiac University Poll:

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Carmen Farina is handling her job as New York City Schools Chancellor?

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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Mayor de Blasio is handling - the public schools?

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Are you generally satisfied with the quality of the public schools in New York City, or are you not satisfied?

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Do you think the mayor should retain complete control of the public schools or share control of the public schools with other elected leaders?

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As you may know, charter schools are operated by private or non-profit organizations. The schools are paid for with public funds and do not charge tuition. Do you think the mayor should increase the number of charter schools, decrease the number of charter schools, or keep the number of charter schools the same?

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If you had school-aged children, would you prefer they attend a public school or a charter school?

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Do you think the de Blasio administration is preventing charter schools from expanding, not preventing charter schools from expanding, or haven't you heard enough about it?

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