Governor Andrew Cuomo continues his offensive on the state’s education system. Two days ago, Jim Malatras, director of state operations, sent a letter to Elizabeth Berlin, acting state commissioner of education. The letter requests a statewide investigation into teacher evaluations, with a particular focus on the school districts in Long Island where the accuracy of […]
Rochester’s failing schools
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East High is not alone, says Commissioner King
Other Rochester schools face intervention by the state, says education commissioner during local stop.
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King seeks more power for Regents
Earlier this year, State Education Commissioner John King made the unprecedented decision to move two of Buffalo’s most troubled schools under the supervision of Johns Hopkins University and Erie 1 BOCES. The arrangement, which weakens the control of superintendents and school boards, is referred to as an educational partnership organization or EPO. He also had […]
