David Steiner

The classes are being offered next month at the historic Maple Grove Cemetery.

The state also voted in its new Education Commissioner, Dr. John King Jr., in addition to the new standards.

Walcott replaces Cathie Black, who resigned last week after just three months on the job.

Dennis Walcott was hailed as "exceptionally qualified" to take over as Schools Chancellor by a state panel.

A panel has been assembled to determine if Dennis Walcott will be granted a waiver to be the city's schools commissioner.

Fresh on the heels of Cathie Black's resignation, state Education Commissioner David Steiner leaving.

Hundreds of seniors across the city who want to graduate in January will get a 'local diploma.'

A judge heard three cases challenging Black's appointment as the city's new schools chancellor in Albany Thursday.

The suit charges that Education Commissioner David Steiner broke the law when he approved Black's waiver.

Critics of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's pick for schools chancellor are promising lawsuits and more rallies.

Black needed the waiver because she lacks the education experience legally required for the job.

At least three groups are planning legal action to stop the appointment of Cathie Black as the new schools chancellor.

Opponents plan to challenge any waiver exemption given to Cathie Black allowing her to become Schools Chancellor.

Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that mayoral control should mean complete authority.

In an interview on WNYC, the outgoing schools chancellor said Black will have all the support she needs to do the job.