Asher Mansdorf is the son of an immigrant restaurant worker, attended New York City public schools, and today serves on a Long Island school board. But his bid to join the state’s education policymaking body could hit a road block: He’s a dentist. On Wednesday, legislators vetting candidates for the Board of Regents seat that […]
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In their search for Tisch’s replacement, lawmakers ask, Did you teach?
Posted on 12 February 2016.
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New Bill in Albany Brings New Attention to Dyslexia
Posted on 11 May 2015.
Dyslexia strikes approximately 10 to 15 percent of the student population. A pending bill in the New York State legislature aims to address those children.
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NYC Public Schools Will Recognize Two Muslim Holidays
Posted on 05 March 2015.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City public schools will recognize two Muslim holidays in the coming year. The act bring to fruition a campaign pledge by de Blasio to diversify the school calendar. De Blasio said in a statement published in the Huffington Post that: “Hundreds of thousands of Muslim families will no longer […]
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De Blasio Calls for Increases Public in Education Spending – Stiff Arms Charter Schools
Posted on 17 February 2014.
Last week, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio made education a cornerstone of his first budget proposal as mayor. De blasio called for an expansion of education funding as part of his initial $73 billion plan. “This budget must reflect a progressive agenda,” said de Blasio. While running for mayor De Blasiop pledged to diminish the gap between […]
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De Blasio Hits a Snag in Pre-K Plan
Posted on 11 February 2014.
It’s no secret that education and pre-K is at the top of Bill de Blasio’s policy agenda, but now he is having a tough time convincing lawmakers in Albany to support financing his plan by raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.
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Chicago Public Schools incorporate YouTube videos in lessons
Posted on 20 March 2012.
Chicago Public Schools abandon previous restrictions and allow students to access YouTube videos in classrooms. Teachers and administration believe this will enhance lessons and will encourage students to explore other educational content.
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