Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Bronx High School of Science Principal to Retire
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The principal of the Bronx High School of science plans to retire this year, but the Department of Education says her decision has nothing to do with the controversy over her leadership of the selective school.
Democrats Pitch to Supporters of Charter Schools
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Democrats running for mayor have appeared before the teachers' union and various community groups. On Tuesday, some of them addressed an auditorium of parents organized by a group that supports charter schools.
Mentoring Program Graduates Teen Scientists
Monday, June 10, 2013
Anti-Testing Supporters Sense Momentum
Monday, June 03, 2013
City Wins Lawsuit on Parent Council Elections
Thursday, May 30, 2013
The Department of Education won a lawsuit brought by parents who claimed the election process for Community Education Councils was unfair. The suit had prevented the city from announcing the names of the winners.
Last Students at Phase-Out School Face Limited Choices
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Weiner Tacks Right in Education Debate
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Anthony Weiner appeared in his first debate since joining the race for mayor last week. The topic was education and the former congressman staked out a position slightly to the right of his fellow Democrats.
Weiner Calls for Less Testing, Supports Space Sharing with Charters
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Teachers Doing Their Homework Before Union Endorsement
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Greene Space
WNYC Presents: STEM is the New Space Race
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
5:00 PM
WNYC’S SchoolBook hosts a conversation about innovations and challenges in the growing field of STEM education. Watch on-demand video here.
Judge Allows G&T Testing Suit to Proceed
Saturday, May 18, 2013
A lawsuit brought by four families argues that the city's methodology is flawed when it comes to determining which children are eligible for gifted and talented programs.
Thompson Proposes Mid-Course Correction to Bloomberg's School Policies
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Former Comptroller Bill Thompson, one of the Democrats running for mayor, said mayoral control could be in jeopardy when it comes up for renewal if there are not "tweaks" made to Mayor Bloomberg's education reforms.
Chances of Admission to a Charter School Improving
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
City students who apply to a charter school now have a 27 percent chance of getting in, as more of the privately managed public schools take root. But there's still a waiting list of more than 50,000 students.
Mayoral Candidates Promise Teachers a New Direction
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Parent Council Elections to Proceed, For Now
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Teachers: What's it Like Scoring the State Tests?
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Cathie Black Emails Reveal City Hall's Damage Control
Friday, May 03, 2013
Parent Candidates Sue to Halt Council Elections
Friday, May 03, 2013
Bronx Students Take Stand Against Dangerous Texting
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Teens from one Bronx high school are trying to get the message out that driving and texting don't mix.
