Beth Fertig

The 9/11 Commission's final report landed in bookstores yesterday.

Almost 14,000 people have applied to help out at next month's Republican National Convention.

Since taking control over the city schools, Mayor Bloomberg has closed the door to public oversight. 

The Umoja Media Project allows kids the space to talk about what they have in common, like their interactions with police as people of color and harmful stereotypes.

Some New Yorkers spent up to 24 hours standing in line for a signed copy of former President Bill Clinton's autobiography.

The Bloomberg administration is getting private law firms to donate their time to defend the city, and it's causing debate within the legal profession.

Most elementary students learn the bulk of their history from textbooks. But New York City is now in the process of training teachers to bring history to life.

Most elementary students learn the bulk of their history from textbooks. But New York City is now in the process of training teachers to bring history to life.

New York City third graders will soon take the first of two exams that will determine whether they can move on to fourth grade in September.

A commission appointed by governor Pataki released its report on how much money it will take to educate all students.

The city is now looking at ways to restructure its middle schools so more students will be ready for high school.

A deal giving Snapple the exclusive vending rights for beverages in all city parks and public buildings was rejected by the City Controller. 

Reverend Al Sharpton has said he expects to take his message to the Democratic National Convention regardless of whether he stays in the race.

American bishops released the so-called "John Jay" report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.

A recent poll found Al Sharpton with only 4 percent of the New York vote. 

How much money does it take to provide an adequate education for New York City students? Answering that question is up to state lawmakers and the governor. 

President Bush released an election year budget this week that preserves his tax cuts, while holding down government spending. 

The Bloomberg Administration is now in the process of phasing out many of the city's large, failing high schools and replacing them with highly specialized smaller schools.

Starting this fall, city third graders who don't score high enough on their math and reading tests will not be promoted to the next grade.

The final design for the World Trade Center Memorial is unveiled on January 14.