I was at an annual holiday party run by a lobbyist, many electeds and “decision-makers,” reminiscing over the “political” year, the legislative session, the election and the upcoming political combat. Chatting with a legislator, “You guys (meaning the UFT) did a great job; I…
Lincoln was convinced he was going to lose the 1864 presidential election, his opponent, General George McClellan was a popular general and the nation…
The world of education in New York State continues to be abuzz with the future of graduation requirements in the state.. Will the Regents be abandoned…
Is New York State Raising, Lowering or “Adjusting” High School Graduation Requirements? Posted on July 23, 2022 | New York State is in the midst of a…
A Cynical Staff and New Leadership: Can the Chancellor Create/Support Coherent Instruction and Collaborative Schools? A Summer of Planning for Change or…
The End of a School Year: “Free at last, Free at Last …” Early in the afternoon on the last Monday in June a “whoosh” of wind will sweep across the…
Repairing a Leviathan in Flight: Rebuilding a School System Urban school systems can be compared to a lump of silly putty, amorphous in shape, easily…
The New Mayoral Control Law in New York City: Who Won? Who Lost? Beginning with Governor Pataki governors used an arcane section of the state…
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