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Statement from Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on Governor Cuomo’s 2015 Education Agenda

January 22, 2015

“The business community applauds Governor Cuomo’s commitment to accelerate the pace and enlarge the scope of improvements in the public education system, starting with continuation of mayoral control of the city schools and including the expansion of school choice, improving teacher quality and enforcing high standards of performance. His program seeks to align the interests of students, parents, educators and employers and provides the resources required to ramp up collective efforts to ensure opportunities for all New Yorkers.”

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About the Partnership for New York City:

The Partnership for New York City’s mission is to engage the business community in efforts to advance the economy of New York City and maintain the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation. Through the Partnership Fund for New York City, the Partnership contributes directly to projects that create jobs, improve economically distressed communities and stimulate new business creation