Remainders: Education mayor for life?
The Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School launched its online newspaper today. Whatever happened to “No Child Left Behind”? Mayor Bloomberg isn’t ruling out a fourth term. That is, if his newly...
View ArticleRise & Shine: Is a flush DOE consultant underpaying its staff?
After budget cuts, 2,400 teachers are now without positions. (GothamSchools, Post, Daily News) Chancellor Klein is urging principals to start hiring those teachers. (GothamSchools, Times) A new plan...
View ArticleAvella says he would change city’s school funding formula
As mayor, City Councilman Tony Avella would undo Mayor Bloomberg’s trademark school funding program, Avella told GothamSchools in a an exclusive interview. Currently, the city uses a program called...
View ArticleNew State Education Commissioner: A Breath of Fresh Air
The choice of David M. Steiner as New York State’s new education commissioner could mark a new direction in school policies. Dr. Steiner, the Dean of the School of Education at Hunter College, is...
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Bronx junior is 1 of 5 nationwide to win Annenberg scholarship
Camila Diaz, 17, received a full ride to college from the Leonore Annenberg College Scholarship Fund. Camila Diaz’s summer plans are crammed with the kinds of activities zealous parents schedule for...
View ArticleSurprising parents, Anderson principal leaves for the suburbs
The principal of the city’s most elite elementary school departed suddenly this summer, leaving the school without a permanent leader as it prepares to open in a new location. Brian Culot, principal of...
View ArticlePublic advocate candidates sound off on mayoral control
Earlier this week, the New York Civil Liberties Union held a debate among the candidates for public advocate, moderated by Juan Gonzalez of the Daily News. Gonzalez quizzed the five candidates about...
View ArticleRemainders: How about a Cash for Clunkers for schools?
Leonie Haimson points out that the Quinnipiac poll’s mayoral control questions have evolved over time. Insideschools’ Chrissy Strining rounds up the dozens of school moves taking place this summer. If...
View ArticleTransit on the Big Screen
Please join Streetfilms at the New York Transit Museum on August 5th for a program of short films exploring and celebrating transit systems from across the county and around the world. Bring your game...
View ArticleNYC Mayoral Candidates’ Civil Rights Forum
Moderated by WNBC Political Correspondent Andrew Siff Host committee: New York Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause New York, Drum Major Institute, Justice Action Center at New York Law School, and New...
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