Beth Fertig appears in the following:
City Reaches 'Landmark' Contract with Teachers Union
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Details are out on a labor contract deal between New York City and its public school teachers. The mayor said it represents a huge breakthrough for New Yorkers because it does not rel...
Teachers of New Immigrants Refuse to Give Students an English Test
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Teachers at a school for newly arrived immigrants said they won't administer an assessment because they think it is harmful to their students. City officials disagree.
Test Prep Questions Raise Concerns On Eve of Math Tests
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Comedian Louis C.K. vented on Twitter this week about the prep questions his kids had ahead of the state math tests. Other NYC parents said they're also confused by the new Common Cor...
Brother of Lost Autistic Boy Heads to Law School after Tragedy
Monday, April 28, 2014
Last fall, Danny Oquendo was organizing volunteers to search for his autistic half-brother Avonte who had gone missing from school. The boy's tragic death led Danny to change his care...
Student Filmmakers Take Center Stage
Friday, April 25, 2014
Films by New York City public school students are being shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, including a satirical horror movie about testing.
City Opposes More Environmental Oversight Rules for Schools
Thursday, April 24, 2014
An effort to increase oversight of environmental risks inside school buildings is meeting resistance from city officials who balk at the additional regulation and costs.
City Finds Buildings For 'Homeless' Charter Schools
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Two charter schools that were blocked from opening this fall inside other public schools will open in former Catholic school buildings instead, under a new plan from City Hall.
Free Lunch For All Students Gets Boost from Council Budget
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
All New York City students soon could be eating lunch for free, if the mayor chooses to embrace a City Council proposal to spend about $24 million while also tapping into a federal pr...
Teachers Sound Off on State English Tests
Monday, April 21, 2014
Some city educators object to the New York's recent English exams for grades 3-8, but that doesn't mean they're opposed to higher standards.
Accordions, Clarinets and a Xylophone for City Schools
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
WXQR listeners donated about 2,500 instruments.
A Pay Raise for Pre-K Teachers
Monday, April 14, 2014
As part of his pre-k expansion, Mayor de Blasio is setting aside $10 million in state funds to increase teacher pay.
Push for School Door Alarms Hits Wall
Thursday, April 10, 2014
The disappearance and death of the autistic teenager Avonte Oquendo has led to a proposal to install door alarms in schools, but at what cost?
New Group Defends Common Core
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Common Core has come under intense criticism lately. Enter a new group that wants to sway public opinion in support of the tougher learning standards.
NYC Chancellor: Matchmaking Makes Better Schools
Monday, April 07, 2014
Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina is acting as matchmaker-in-chief, pairing struggling school leaders with colleague-mentors. "You know it's one thing to read a book about how you shou...
Teachers Weigh In, Mostly Against, State English Tests
Friday, April 04, 2014
A small number of teachers is claiming this year's New York State Common Core English tests were once again obscure and too difficult for students in grades three through eight.
City Launches Pre-K Expansion, Adding Four Thousand New Seats
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to expand pre-kindergarten became more tangible when the city announced there would be thousands more full-day seats available in public schools this fall.
Changing the Face of Astronomy
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
The City University of New York is helping students reach for the stars, literally. Hear more about a program that mentors minority students interested in Astronomy.
Changing The Face Of Astronomy Research
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
An apprenticeship program in New York City helps lower-income and minority students break into advanced sciences.
Mayor Insists After-School Expansion Is Alive and Well
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Although funding for after-school programs did not survive Albany's budget negotiations, city officials insist they will find the money to expand offerings for middle school students.
