Paterson Raises Hopes of School Choice Advocates

March 21st, 2008 | Category: New York News

When news of Eliot Spitzer’s prostitution scandal broke, the first take by the online columnist Mickey Kaus was that that was a setback for the teachers unions, considering the lieutenant governor, David Paterson, is for private school vouchers. It turns out that Governor Paterson is not for vouchers. But some of his other views on education could have teachers unions here on edge. Mr. Paterson is linked to the United Federation of Teachers — his

father, Basil Paterson, is a top lawyer for the…

Original post by ELIZABETH GREEN

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