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.
From southeastern Queens to the north central Bronx, background on the races that could determine what kind of State Senate will emerge from election 2010.
Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.
Will charter schools, the age difference between the candidates and Harlem’s changing racial and income demographics determine the outcome of the race between Bill Perkins and Basil Smikle?
The state education department sided with parents against expanding a Manhattan charter school that shares space with a public school, but ruled for the city DOE in a similar Brooklyn…
Congress is contemplating a major reduction to President Obama’s flagship anti-poverty program, as its model—the Harlem Children’s Zone—faces new questions about results.
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