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Baker dismisses criticism of education board’s donation to charter group

Baker dismisses criticism of education board’s donation to charter group

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STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker called the controversy over a $100,000 donation made by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Chairman Paul Sagan to a pro-charter school group a "nothing burger," dismissing calls for his handpicked chairman to resign. "I think that's ridiculous," Baker told reporters after an afternoon meeting with legislative leaders at the State House.

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker called the controversy over a $100,000 donation made by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Chairman Paul Sagan to a pro-charter school group a "nothing burger," dismissing calls for his handpicked chairman to resign. "I think that's ridiculous," Baker told reporters after an afternoon meeting with legislative leaders at the State House.…