Beth Fertig

Beth Fertig appears in the following:

In the Principal's Office | A Look at School Leaders’ Unique Work Spaces

Friday, April 13, 2012

This week, WNYC invited principals to submit photos of their office and include mementos that held specific significance.

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Explainer: How City Teachers Are Punished

Friday, April 13, 2012

All of those teachers were allowed to return to the classroom after arbitration. 

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City's School Grading System Should Be Read With Caution: Report

Thursday, April 12, 2012

The reports give the greatest weight to how much progress students make from one year to the next on their annual state exams, in the elementary and middle schools.

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For Teenagers, "Bully" Is Tough to Watch, but Important to Discuss

Thursday, April 12, 2012

The documentary "Bully" goes into wider theatrical release on Friday with a newly negotiated PG-13 rating. Some city teens and parents went to view it this week during school vacation...
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Seeing 'Bully' Through the Eyes of City Teens

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Some New York City families are using this school vacation week to plan outings to museums or shows. But a few have chosen to take their teens to see the new documentary "Bully." ...

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In the Principal's Office | A Look at School Leaders’ Unique Work Spaces

Thursday, April 12, 2012

This week, WNYC invited principals to submit photos of their offices and include mementos that held specific significance. Today, meet Joseph Nobile, principal of PS 304 in the Bronx.

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Chancellor: Plan to Close, Reopen Schools Was Not Act of 'Revenge'

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Parents, educators and students have questioned the city's plan to close the schools and reopen them this fall with new names.

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In the Principal's Office | A Look at School Leaders’ Unique Work Spaces

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

WNYC invited principals to submit photos of their office and include mementos that held specific significance. Today, meet Nyree Dixon, principal of PS 12 in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

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In the Principal's Office | A Look at School Leaders’ Unique Work Spaces

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

This week, WNYC invited principals to submit photos of their office and include mementos that held specific significance. Today, meet  Rashid F. Davis, principal of Pathways in Techno...

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In the Principal's Office | A Look at School Leaders’ Unique Work Spaces

Monday, April 09, 2012

A principal’s office often says a lot about their leadership style. 

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Long Waiting Lists Again for Kindergarten Seats

Sunday, April 08, 2012

More than 2,400 children are on waiting lists to get into kindergarten classes at their zoned New York City public schools in September -- partly as a result of an increase in applications, city officials said.

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Lengthy Kindergarten Wait Lists Unveiled as Applicants Increase

Friday, April 06, 2012

For the second consecutive year, 125 city schools have waiting lists for zoned students.

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Mayor: Arbitrators Soft on Punishing Teachers Accused of Bad Behavior

Friday, April 06, 2012

The allegations include inappropriate touching, or making sexually suggestive comments to students.

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Sexual Misconduct Complaints Are Up, Investigator Says

Thursday, April 05, 2012

The number of complaints involving school employees accused of sexual misconduct went up 35 percent in the first three months of 2012 compared to the same period last year, Richard J....
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Schools Investigator Says Sexual Misconduct Complaints Are Up 35 Percent

Thursday, April 05, 2012

There have been 248 complaints of sexual misconduct involving school employees so far this year. 

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Union Sues City Education Department to Obtain E-mails

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

The teachers' union claims the Department of Education is violating state Freedom of Information Law by declining to release e-mails between former Chancellor Joel I. Klein, other off...
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Walcott Touts Progress on Middle School Reforms

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott says the city will exceed its goal of opening 50 new middle schools in the next two years. He also outlined several steps he has taken to recruit ...
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Low-Income Students Won't Have to Pay for A.P. Exams

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

UPDATED | The city's Department of Education says it has found money to pay for the Advanced Placement exams this spring for low-income students, despite a cut in the federal subsidy for the exams.

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Brooklyn Students Propose Ways to Improve Relations at Shared Campuses

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Brooklyn teenagers on a new youth council have made recommendations for improving relations at co-located schools, campuses where several schools share the same building. The students...
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Parent Funding for Schools

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Parent Funding for Schools

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