The 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.
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In 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.
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Bronx 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.
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The 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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New York City mayor-elect Bill de Blasio criticized charter schools during his campaign. Parents of 70,000 charter students are concerned about the future of charter schools.
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Common Core supporters including StudentsFirstNY, Families for Excellent Schools and Educators 4 Excellence greeted New York State Education Commissioner John King at public forums in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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The latest international student test results have indicated that the United States is not performing well on a global level. Opinion writer Fareed Zaharia examines what this means for the nation’s economy.
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A report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development indicates that American education ranks well below other top countries in Asia and Europe.
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New York City’s Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will have to forge new labor agreements with the City’s unions, including the United Federation of Teachers.
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New York City’s mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has proposed that well-resourced charter schools pay rent for using public school buildings. Despite this obstacle, Bronx Community Charter demonstrates how paying rent has encouraged unconventional methods of teaching.
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Despite growing opposition to the Common Core, leading political supporters such as US Education Secretary Arne Duncan, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and New York State Education Commissioner John King must continue to support the initiative.
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Implementation difficulties with the Common Core have led to harsh criticism of the new standards. During his statewide tour, New York State Education Commissioner John King acknowledges that implementing the Common Core will be challenging, but says there is no reason to withdraw it.
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