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One of the mayor's deputy directors got the OK to consult for Bridge Career Centers LLC.

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.

Newly appointed Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott began his first day on the job by walking his grandson to school.

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

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.

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.

Cathie Black will be granted a waiver to become schools chancellor after the mayor reached a deal with the state.

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.

A state panel voted 4-2 against granting a waiver to Cathie Black that would allow her to become schools chancellor.