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Manhattan

December 16, 2010

City Unveils Plan to Attract Top Engineering School

New York is hoping to boost its stature in applied science and engineering with a new research campus.

Manhattan

December 09, 2010

City Picked to Lead Nationwide Overhaul of GED Program

New York City has been selected to develop a pilot program that will rewrite the GED test and preparation programs.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 07, 2010

East Village Charter School Ross Global Academy Eyed for Closure by City

The city singled out Ross Global Academy as one of a dozen poor-performing schools across the city.

Manhattan

November 20, 2010

State Names Panelists Who Will Screen Cathie Black

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

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 18, 2010

Upper Manhattan Parents Rally to Save Local Catholic School from Chopping Block

Parents are fighting to keep the doors open at Good Shepherd school, which was recently labeled "at risk" for closure.

Manhattan

November 15, 2010

City Council Education Chair Opposes Mayor’s Choice for Schools Chancellor

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

Manhattan

November 12, 2010

Parents Mount Online Campaign Against Cathie Black's Appointment as Schools Chancellor

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

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 08, 2010

Public Input Sought on Washington Heights and Inwood 2011 Budget Priorities

Community Board 12 seeks to learn residents' top budget priorities for next year in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Manhattan

September 07, 2010

Nearly Half of New Yorkers Believe Bloomberg's School Takeover Failed, Poll Says

Almost half of city residents polled said the mayor "failed in his goal" to turn the city's public schools around.

Manhattan

July 28, 2010

City Students' Math, Reading Scores Plummet Amid Tougher Standards

The state upped its proficiency standards after previous exams were deemed too easy.

Manhattan

June 30, 2010

Gifted Testing Could Start as Young as 3, Officials Say

The change would speed up the admissions process while addressing concerns that current testing doesn't address gender and racial differences.

Manhattan

May 28, 2010

State Legislature Votes to Double State Charter School Cap

The bill, which now awaits approval by the state Senate and the governor, doubles the cap on charter schools.

Manhattan

May 11, 2010

Harlem Still Waiting for $76 Million From Columbia University Due to Non-Profit Bungling

The West Harlem Local Development Corp., charged with managing the funds, has been mired in mismanagement.

Manhattan

April 26, 2010

Joel Klein Shakes Things Up at the Department of Education

The chancellor made several new appointments today in an effort to “focus and improve central administrative support of schools.”

Manhattan

April 08, 2010

City Council Critical of Mayor Bloomberg's Preliminary Budget Proposal

The chancellor made several new appointments today in an effort to “focus and improve central administrative support of schools.”