Michael Bloomberg’s Disastrous Public Education Legacy
As of mid-February, Michael Bloomberg has spent over $400 million on his presidential campaign, including blanketing the air waves…
The Indypendent
Leonie Haimson
Meet Trump’s Public Ed Wrecking Ball
Billionaire Betsy DeVos is radical privatizer with no prior experience as public school parent or educator.
Assessing de Blasio: Education
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña recognize that their responsibility is to strengthen our public schools…
A Decisive Year for NYC’s Embattled Public Schools
With 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools, New York City’s public school system is the largest in the…
When the law was changed in 2002 to give Michael Bloomberg complete control over the public school system and…
Mayoral Candidates Debate Future of NYC Public Schools
Despite the Anthony Weiner press hysteria, (it was his first appearance at a mayoral debate; Michael Powell of NYTimes tweeted…
Commentary: Klein Abandons Sinking Schools
Many parents will be glad to see Joel Klein leave as chancellor of New York City public schools. Klein…