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John King is leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. John King showed that if you raise standards in a smart way, students will rise to the challenge. It's no wonder he's been tapped for a national post. New York's loss is the nation's gain. John King is one of the most respected educators in the country and will build on his New York successes.

         -- Jenny Sedlis, Executive Director, StudentsFirstNY

New York has raised the bar for teachers. Those who attain certification under this more rigorous process are more likely to find a job, principals have a better pool of candidates to choose from, and students will be taught by better teachers. In addition, increased accountability for education schools will ensure that these institutions provide the best training possible for the next generation of teachers.

-- Jenny Sedlis, Executive Director, StudentsFirstNY

In Senate races all across the state, voters chose a balanced Albany and more importantly, they chose a State Senate that will put the interests of students ahead of the demands of the teachers' unions.

Imposing a three-year moratorium on closures and adding social services to 5% of schools will not bring about the kind of scalable, system-wide changes parents and advocates are desperately hoping for.