The End of the Beginning
Kiasia Truluck recalled the profound impact Brooklyn’s Beginning with Children Charter School had on her professional life. One of the city’s first charter schools is scheduled to close by the end of the year.
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First-graders’ apparent plot to kill classmate with poisoned lunch foiled by teacher
Officials at an elementary school in Anchorage said they uncovered a plot among three first-grade students to kill a classmate using poison, according to news reports. For the full story, …
Read MoreSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Partners With Capital Preparatory to Open Charter School in Harlem
Sean “Diddy” Combs was born in New York’s Harlem and went on to become a world-famous rapper, singer and record producer. He has ventured beyond music as an actor, clothing designer …
Read MoreSecurity failures leave SAT scores in question
Reuters reports that internal documents show that the U.S. college entrance exam has been compromised in Asia far more often than acknowledged. And the newly redesigned SAT retains a key …
Read MoreNew education secretary: Bold agenda. Just 10 months to get it done
John B. King, Jr. was recently confirmed by the Senate as the new U.S. Secretary of Education for the remainder of President Obama’s term, succeeding Arne Duncan. With a slew …
Read MoreAs opt-out debates continue, state’s top education officials work to stay united
New York state’s top two education leaders are on the same page. They promise. One day after Regents Chancellor-elect Betty Rosa made waves by saying she would opt her own …
Read MoreFarina Says It’s OK for Some Parents to Opt Out of Statewide Tests
Dnainfo.com reports that Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña said it’s OK for some parents to opt out of statewide tests in English and Math, which runs counter to her public stance …
Read MoreCollege Board Postpones March SAT for Some Registered Test Takers
Test preparation professionals were barred by the College Board at the last minute from taking the new, re-designed SAT exam on March 5.
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