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Tag: Department of Education

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School Report Cards Can Motivate Students

March 2, 2014March 26, 2020 - by Annette Konoske-Graf

When the Provost of Miami Edison Senior High School, Dr. Pablo Ortiz, interrupted seventh period over the public address system, everyone knew something big was happening: “Teachers, apologies for interrupting …

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Parents Sue City For Failing to Hold Required Hearings

March 6, 2013March 6, 2013 - by Mariana Ionova

Parents have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education for allegedly violating a law that requires the city to hold public hearings in each borough on how state funds …

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In One Harlem School, It’s Choice vs. Choice

May 11, 2012May 30, 2012 - by Jacqueline Mader

When a magnet and charter clash, some parents worry that their kids will lose out

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Projects

Who Will Pay for iPads in Class?

May 6, 2012May 7, 2012 - by Kimberly Drelich

More teachers are incorporating iPads into the classroom through grants, government funds for technology, and nonprofit Web sites—and some are even bringing in their personal devices. As more teachers use the iPad, Apple is also offering materials on how their products can be funded.

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New and Improved Suspension Centers: The City’s Best Kept Secret?

May 1, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

Last year, 11,000 students passed through New York City’s new suspension sites.

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Department of Education Changes Tone on Data Release

February 27, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Cristabelle Tumola

Following these responses, the city’s Department of Education is distancing itself from the release, after supporting it, the Times reported. A guide sent to public school principals Friday on how …

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NYC Department of Education Releases Teacher Performance Rankings

February 27, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Cristabelle Tumola

The New York City Department of Education released performance rankings of 18,000 public school teachers to the press on Friday, following a court battle to keep them hidden. As reported …

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Multimedia / News

City Releases Teacher Ratings

February 24, 2012May 2, 2012 - by Jacqueline Mader

New York City released its “value-added” teacher ratings to a mixed response.

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