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Q&A With An 'Unsatisfactory' Teacher
In the debate over budget cuts, teacher layoffs and improving schools, much has been said about teachers who get “unsatisfactory” ratings. But little has been heard from those instructors.
The Principal Is New. The School Is Closing.
With new boss Dennis Walcott, the city school system gets a new chance to improve relations with parents and teachers. But there'll be no second chance for Robeson High in Bed-Stuy. What does that mean for students?
Cuomo's Cuts Could Hit The Poor
The tiff between Albany and City Hall over education aid isn't the only fight brewing over the governor's budget. His cuts to public assistance, homeless services and child welfare are also coming under fire.
Teachers Are Fair Game, But Cops' Records Are Off Limits
The city is pressing to release internal ratings on public school teachers. But cops, prison guards and firefighters don't have to worry about similar exposure.
Ten Questions for Cathie Black
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?
A 'D' For Details: Should The City Release Teachers' Ratings?
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.
Fill In The Blanks: Cuomo's Education Plans Short On Detail
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.
Charter School, Struggling, Hired Leaders' Kin
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. It also got results.
Reading The Political Tea Leaves Of Harlem's State Senate Race
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?
State Education Test Scores Take Nosedive
Elementary and middle school students statewide scored far worse this year on their annual state math and English exams. For New York City, it was the first year-to-year decline in at least four years.
Public Advocate: DOE Mishandling School Closings And Co-locations
A report he co-released today charges the Department of Education with inadequately communicating with parents about crucial school-closing and co-location decisions.
Schools Across State Face New Testing Hurdle
Schools and students struggling to meet New York State and federal educational standards will find the task more daunting this fall, when passing the state's annual math and reading tests will be more difficult.
Hard Math: Charter Schools Race For Space
The new charter school law ended months of political acrimony. But it didn't answer the question of where the new schools will find seats.
Doomsday Mayoral Budget Steps Closer To Reality
Bloomberg's final fiscal plan looks a lot like the "doomsday" preliminary budget he issued in January.
Parents, Pols Push Alternative To School Closings
A coalition of elected officials, parents, unions and advocates wants the New York City school system to try more aggressive tactics for saving troubled schools before closing them.
Zelon Wins Education Prize
An article assessing philosophical and practical shifts at the DOE in recent years earns national recognition.
1.5 Percent Less For Education
How will $113 million less be felt across the public school system? How are other programs for children faring, from prenatal care to juvenile justice?
The Great Escape
"If You Hit 65 Percent of the Population, That's the Tipping Point."
Term Limits Backlash:
Incumbents In Trouble
From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of the issues -- and seats -- in play.
The Education Business:
Teachers Missing At The Top
The New York City public school system has always been led by teachers. Until the chancellorship of Joel I. Klein.
United Federation of Teachers
As New York City’s teachers union, the United Federation of Teachers is one of the most powerful labor unions in the country. Recently, the union has been arguing about judging teacher effectiveness with test scores and the increase in charter schools. Until Joel Klein took over as chancellor under Mayor Bloomberg, teachers were one of the biggest influences over the public school system.
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