Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Special Education in NYC Saw Increased Funding
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The city spent over $100 million on private school tuition for special education students last year, an increase of more than $13 million over the previous year.
New Vending Machines Would Provide Students Healthy Options
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Department of Education wants to work with two new vending contractors for the city schools now that the Snapple contract is expiring.
Study Finds NYC Students Ill-Prepared for College
Thursday, September 24, 2009
A new study finds too many New York City high school students aren't prepared for college, and urges the state and city to take action.
Early Start for Reading
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
As educators wrestle with how to improve literacy, a persistent challenge is the gap in reading scores between low-income and middle class students.
Stanford Study Says NYC Charter Schools Improving
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A new study by Stanford researchers finds students who attend New York City charter schools for both elementary and middle grades are closing the achievement gap with suburban students.
Teacher Union: Overcrowding Worse Than Estimated
Monday, September 21, 2009
More than 7,400 classes are above the contractual limit, according to an annual survey by the United Federation of Teachers.
Teachers Union: 30 Percent More Schools Overcrowded
Friday, September 18, 2009
Roughly 7200 New York City public school classrooms are overcrowded.
NY State Revenue Millions Off July Projections
Thursday, September 17, 2009
New York State's revenue projections are even worse than predicted from as recently as six weeks ago.
Slipped Through the Cracks
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Beth Fertig explores urban schools through the story of three NYC students who made it to high school without being able to read.
Klein Wants to Stay
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg has yet to win re-election to a third term. So it might be premature to ask his Chancellor, Joel Klein, if he intends to stay.
Sonia Who?
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Levy said no academic intervention teachers were cut this year.
Comptroller Says DOE Didn't Use All Funds for Smaller Class Sizes
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
City Comptroller Bill Thompson says the city's Department of Education did not make good use of state funds to lower class sizes in elementary grades.
Chancellor Greets Kids on First Day of School
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Chancellor Joel Klein greeted students on their first day of class at PS 111 in Long Island City today.
Schools Open With Smaller Budgets
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
New York City's public schools opened their doors to students for the new academic year.
Special Education Students Selected for Charter School
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
The first charter school designed for a high number of special education students opens tomorrow on Staten Island.
NYC School Teachers to Receive Performance Bonuses
Friday, September 04, 2009
More than 10,000 New York City elementary and middle school teachers and principals will be getting bonuses.
Guide: City Council District 19, Queens
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Guide: City Council District 19, Queens
Democrats Wrestle for 19 Council Seat
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Unlike some districts, which are overwhelmingly Democratic, Northeast Queens has supported Republicans in the past.
City Schools Score More A's
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Chancellor Joel Klein announcing the new progress reports for elementary and middle schools.
