Schools Hiring Some Guilty of Sexual Misconduct, GAO Says
A report by the Government Accountability Office reveals that schools hire teachers and other workers with histories of sexual misconduct, partly because of weak systems of background checks.
Incoming NYC Chancellor Sees Job as 'Unbelievable Opportunity'
Cathie Black, in an interview with a New York television station Sunday, says that she listens and is a consensus builder.
Survey: Urban Superintendents Are Staying on the Job Longer
School boards' embrace of standards and the benefits of stability may be behind the trend, says an urban schools' group.
NYC Schools Pick Gets Waiver to Assume Chancellorship
Publishing executive Cathie Black's path to the leadership position is now clear after a state official granted her the waiver necessary for her to take job.
N.Y. Waiver Deal Said to Clear Way for Bloomberg's Schools Chief
Shael Polakow-Suransky, the district's current chief accountability officer, reportedly will serve as Cathleen P. Black's chief academic officer.
Report: Bloomberg's NYC Schools Chief Pick May Be Denied Waiver
The New York Times is reporting that the state education commissioner would consider granting a waiver for publishing executive Cathleen Black if an independent educator served alongside her.
Atlanta Schools Chief Plans 2011 Departure Amid Testing Investigation
Beverly L. Hall's district was considered a model of urban school reform, but it now faces an investigation over allegations of cheating on state tests.
Foundation Leader Appointed Interim Chief of Chicago Schools
Terry Mazany has a background both in education administration and in business.
Pick for NYC Schools Chancellor Draws Pointed Criticism
Response to Cathie Black's appointment as New York City Schools chancellor is mixed.
NYC Schools Chief Pick Says Offer Came 'Out of Left Field'
Mayor Bloomberg broached the topic at a meeting a few weeks ago, said chancellor pick Cathie Black.
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