In this op-ed, the head of the City Council’s education committee lists the qualifications of a New York City schools chancellor—and argues that Cathleen Black does not meet them.
As a businesswoman prepares to take over the city’s schools, New York’s teacher rating system—itself borrowed from the business world—stirs controversy.
The gubernatorial frontrunner says New York’s schools need to save money, improve performance and address inequality. He hasn’t been specific about how they’re supposed to do that.
After a tough first year, the Equality Charter School brought on two new deans—who happened to be the life partners of two of the school’s administrators. The move raised questions.…
A year ago the mayor said he’d launch Harlem Children’s Zone-style programs in Brooklyn and the Bronx. But as the Obama administration funds a similar initiative, the city has yet…
A proposed Manhattan charter school with ties to a for-profit company that has family links to a state education official opted not to pursue its application this year.
One of the 16 proposed charter schools tapped for a final round of consideration has close links to a private company with family ties to a top state education official.
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