Joel Klein

Critics of the mayor's pick for schools chancellor say a panel set to vet her appointment has too many City Hall ties.

David Steiner announced his eight-member panel, which will be chaired by the President of Teachers College.

Mayor Bloomberg's choice for incoming city schools chancellor Cathie Black defended herself to critics on Tuesday.

Bill de Blasio thinks an open forum would help reduce fears over Cathie Black's lack of education-related experience.

Councilman Robert Jackson urged state officials to deny Cathie Black a waiver that is required for her certification.

The Mayor chose Cathie Black to take over as Education Commissioner without interviewing, or even questioning, anybody else.

A petition calling for the denial of a waiver needed for Cathie Black's appointment gathering thousands of signatures.

City councilman called Bloomberg's choice for the new public school chancellor 'a disgrace.'

State Sen. Tony Avella wrote a letter to the state educational department asking them to block Black from taking office.

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein stepped down Tuesday and will be replaced by Hearst magazines executive Cathie Black.

The Choir Academy of Harlem, singled out for poor performance last week, has now received a "B" from the DOE.

Chancellor Joel Klein answered questions at an hour-long forum at P.S. 33 Wednesday night.

The state's charter review commission approved Harlem Success Academy's plan to move to the Upper West Side.

State Sen. Bill Perkins' use of the n-word raised eyebrows at a rally against a charter school.

The teacher's union filed a restraining order Thursday to block the city from sharing teacher performance data.