Today's Lead: Lack of Funds for NY's Schools
The city missed out on $40 million in federal Race to the Top funds for failing to provide budget, timeline and personnel information. The city scored 186 out of a possible 210 points on its application. A number of points were lost simply for incomplete answers. Meanwhile, federal negotiations over the fiscal cliff could lead to $164 million in cuts to federal aid for programs for special-education and lower-income students in the state. In other related news, schools in New York's poor districts still lack basic resourcessix years after a landmark court ruling required the state to increase spending on public education.
In the Press...
Chemical Thrown at Rabbi Who Aided Victims of Abuse (NY Times)
Bloomberg: Quinn's Bill Allowing Corporations to Pour Money Into Campaigns 'Terrible Idea' (Daily News)
Donors Behind Front Groups Would Face New Rules Under Attorney General's Plan (Albany Times Union)

