
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott Reflects on his Accomplishments
GothamSchools // December 19, 2013New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott has served in his current position since April 2011.
Read MoreNew York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott has served in his current position since April 2011.
Read MoreAs Michael Bloomberg’s term comes to an end, his most controversial decisions that transformed New York City schools are reviewed. Being the first to have mayoral control over NYC education, Bloomberg created more than 100 charter schools, increased the number of career and technical schools, and improved SAT performance among high school seniors.
Read MoreNew York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is facing pressure to select a chancellor that will place the students’ interests above the United Federation of Teachers and special interest groups.
Read MoreWhile some adults continue to critique the Common Core, students are benefiting from higher standards in the classroom.
Read MoreA new report finds that education reforms under Mayor Mike Bloomberg have led to student success that will boost incomes and property values in New York City.
Read MoreTeach For America, an organization that enlists recent college graduates as teachers, has released a statement supporting the Common Core standards.
Read MoreA recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development indicated that out of twelve developed countries, American adults only performed better than two countries in mathematical and problem-solving skills. High performing countries demonstrate successful education policies that the United States should adopt to improve student performance.
Read MoreDuring his twelve-year term, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a significant impact on New York City, including great improvements to the school system. Bloomberg fully supported the charter school movement and is the first mayor to obtain complete control of NYC schools.
Read MoreNew York City is anxious to learn who mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will select as the new Chancellor of Education. Current chancellor Dennis Walcott shares his thoughts on NYC education as he prepares to leave office, making sure Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s school-reform policies are secured.
Read MoreRecently, the New York State Educational Conference Board issued five recommendations to help improve the transition to the Common Core curriculum.
Read MoreMayor-elect Bill de Blasio has a golden opportunity to adopt Mayor Bloomberg's successes in education and apply them across New York City.
Read MoreA recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development indicated that out of twelve developed countries, American adults only performed better than two countries in mathematical and problem-solving skills. High performing countries demonstrate successful education policies that the United States should adopt to improve student performance.
Read MoreDuring his twelve-year term, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a significant impact on New York City, including great improvements to the school system. Bloomberg fully supported the charter school movement and is the first mayor to obtain complete control of NYC schools.
Read MoreRecently, the New York State Educational Conference Board issued five recommendations to help improve the transition to the Common Core curriculum.
Read MoreNew York City is anxious to learn who mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will select as the new Chancellor of Education. Current chancellor Dennis Walcott shares his thoughts on NYC education as he prepares to leave office, making sure Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s school-reform policies are secured.
Read MoreMayor-elect Bill de Blasio has a golden opportunity to adopt Mayor Bloomberg's successes in education and apply them across New York City.
Read MoreIn recent discussions about New York education, Common Core supporters and opponents have voiced multiple claims, some being inaccurate. An editorial in Newsday clears up common misperceptions.
Read MoreBronx high school teacher Eloise Thompson has been presented with the prestigious Sloan Award for her incredible work of motivating students and revamping the school’s math program. Her tough standards demonstrate how students can achieve high results when pushed to reach high expectations.
Read MoreThe implementation of the new Common Core standards has showcased the evident equality gap in New York City. Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio must narrow this gap while improving education for all NYC residents.
Read MoreIn this week's education news: Common Core supporters welcome NY State Education Commissioner John King, parents worry about the future of charter schools, and misconceptions about the Common Core are clarified.
Read MoreThe implementation of the Common Core standards has sparked several debates across the country. Co-founder of Educators for Excellence and former Bronx elementary school teacher Evan Stone discusses how teachers can benefit from the new standards.
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