Beth Fertig appears in the following:
City Still Negotiating Over Extension of Ed Council Elections
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
On Monday, the chancellor postponed that last phase of the elections for a week following complaints about confusion and trouble voting online in the first round.
City Postpones Education Council Elections by One Week
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
There were complaints about problems voting online, and some candidates said their names didn't get on the ballot.
Youth Advocates Push to Restore After-School Aid
Monday, May 09, 2011
The city has already lost more than 14,000 after-school slots since 2009, according to Richard Buery, president and CEO of the Children's Aid Society.
CUNY Trustees to Reconsider Kushner's Honorary Degree
Monday, May 09, 2011
The full CUNY board voted last week to table the vote on the degree after one trustee raised objections because he found some of Kushner's comments on an anti-Israel website.
Bronx Charter School Still at Risk of Closing, State Ed Dept Says
Friday, May 06, 2011
The education department said the submission didn't allay concerns about the small elementary school's fiscal stability and management.
Parents Claim City Bungled Community Education Council Elections
Friday, May 06, 2011
New Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott has pledged all the “necessary steps” will be taken to ensure proper elections.
Manhattan Borough President: Ed Dept Should Suspend Parent Elections
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Stringer wrote a letter to Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott saying he's heard numerous complaints from parents who tried to run, or vote, for the community education councils.
NYC Schools Official Tapped to Head Newark Schools
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Cami Anderson said the greatest challenge ahead in Newark is preparing all students for college or work.
Union Asks Court to Block Release of Teacher Ratings to the Media
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
A lower court judge already sided with the city and five media outlets back in January when she said the department of education could release its teacher ratings.
Teachers Union Heads Back to Court Over Release of Ratings
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The teachers union is appealing because it failed to convince a state judge that the rankings were flawed, and that releasing them would violate teacher privacy.
Proposal to Ease Transfers Stirs Controversy at CUNY
Monday, May 02, 2011
No match means the student has to take a similar class all over again at the new campus and is why many CUNY students wind up graduating with well over the 120 credits they need.
Panel Votes to Phase-Out Three More Schools with Walcott's Support
Friday, April 29, 2011
Chancellor Dennis Walcott said panel members would be giving the crowd a more detailed update than usual on construction plans and policy matters including school report cards.
Tech Consultant Accused of Stealing $3.6M From Dept of Ed
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Willard "Ross" Lanham was charged Thursday with one count of mail fraud and one count of theft concerning a program receiving federal funds.
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott Visits School Set to Close
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The panel, controlled by mayoral appointees, voted to phase-out Robeson along with more than 20 other low-performing schools.
Community Education Councils Attract Low Interest
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Community Education Councils vote on zoning changes and serve as liaisons between the schools and the department of education.
City Charters Don't Take Enough English Language Learners, Study Shows
Monday, April 25, 2011
A spokesman for the city's Department of Education said the agency wants to work with every charter school in the city to make sure they’re reaching different communities.
Parents in Limbo Over Lawsuit Against UWS Charter School
Monday, April 25, 2011
Almost 200 kindergartners and first-graders were admitted to the Success Academy Charter School.
Open Phones: Improving Graduation Rates
Friday, April 22, 2011
Open Phones: Improving Graduation Rates
Ed Dept Ripped Over Waning Interest in Parent Elections
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Fewer than 450 parents applied for 325 seats citywide as of Thursday, according to the Department of Education.
The Big Fix: Staying on Top of Seniors at Chelsea High
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Twice a year — once in the fall and once in the winter — Rosenbloom updates the war board.
