Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Klein Withholds Raises from Managers
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Schools chancellor Joel Klein says he's decided not to give his managers the same 4 percent raises awarded in other city agencies this year.
Math Class
Friday, December 18, 2009
Community colleges can be key for those seeking to escape low wage jobs -- but passing math requirements can be a big challenge.
Adding It Up
Friday, December 18, 2009
Community colleges are playing a growing role in American higher education.
'Adding It Up' Part 4: Take the Test
Friday, December 18, 2009
There are two hurdles to completing remedial math at LaGuardia Community College: passing the class, and passing an assessment known as COMPASS.
'Adding It Up' Part 4: I'm Not Ready for College Algebra. Are You?
Friday, December 18, 2009
Students who don't pass the COMPASS test when they enroll in CUNY's community colleges are assigned to remedial math.
'Adding it Up' Part 4: How They Scored
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Low pass rates are typical of remedial students in community colleges, but the problems start well before the students arrive in college.
'Adding it Up' Part 4: The Real Test for Community Colleges
Thursday, December 17, 2009
To see why so many students struggle, WNYC's Beth Fertig has been profiling a remedial algebra class at LaGuardia Community College in Queens.
Govermer Paterson Supports Expanding Charter Schools Limit
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Governor Paterson says he doubts the statewide teachers union would win a lawsuit over his decision to freeze school aid.
NYS Education Commissioner: Double the Limit on NYC Charters
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
State Education Commissioner David Steiner says it's time for the legislature to raise the limit on charter schools.
Parents, Teachers Organizing to Stop Some Planned School Closings
Monday, December 14, 2009
Informational hearings continue this week for parents and teachers at 22 public schools the city plans to close for poor performance.
'Adding it Up' Part 3: Teaching Math Means Breaking It Down
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
As students progress through the educational system, weak math skills take their toll.
Bloomberg, Klein Defend Math Reforms
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
New York City students made no significant progress on their national math exams.
NYC Targets 3 More High Schools for Closure
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The city's department of education is targeting three more high schools for gradual closure.
The Politics of Math: About Those National Tests...
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg pointed repeatedly to rising test scores among New York City public school students as proof that he had reformed the education system.
Modest Gains for NYC Students in Math Exams
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Average scores for New York City eighth graders went up by three points on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
NYC Students Post Modest Gains in National Math Exams
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress have increased since 2003, but flattened since 2007.
'Adding It Up' Part 3: Breaking it Down
Monday, December 07, 2009
Professor Perez forces his students to confront their fear of math by encouraging them to speak up about their feelings in class and having them keep a journal for credit.
NY Charter Schools Score Well in National Study
Monday, December 07, 2009
New York gets higher scores than most other states for the quality of its charter schools, according to a national study.
Brooklyn Principal Wonders What She'll Cut Next
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
City principals are gearing up for another round of budget cuts.
Dept. of Education Plans to Close 4 City Schools
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The city's Department of Education plans to phase out four schools it says are failing their students.
