Some students transferring to public school arrive with no educational records because a private or parochial school has withheld them until tuition debts are paid.
How would the incoming schools chancellor—or you—score on a quiz covering the system she inherits, her predecessor’s reforms and the steep challenges awaiting her?
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.