Touring schools that work, chancellor says new approach is needed at those that don’t
Ms. Black, who officially began her job as New York City schools chancellor on Monday, has been visiting schools for weeks, reports the New York Times.
New York City schools
NYC schools chancellor pick will get waiver, official says
New York's state education commissioner will grant media executive Cathie Black a waiver to serve as chancellor of New York City schools, an official with knowledge of the…
Can a publisher run schools? The experts debate
Is it a sure thing that an expert manager in one field can succeed in another? The New York Times asked four prominent experts in business management what…
NYC school official caught spying on co-workers’ eMail
A Harlem associate principal for technology is accused of high-tech spying on colleagues in an incident allegedly motivated by jealousy, reports WABC-TV
New Visions for public schools
New Visions is an outside organization contracted by the New York City School District to support schools instructionally. Thus, it is contractually responsible for school performance on student…