Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Bloomberg, Senate Reach Deal on Mayoral Control of School
Friday, July 24, 2009
The State Senate has finally agreed to vote on a bill renewing mayoral control of the city schools.
Comptroller Questions City’s Graduation Rates
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg and his leading Democratic opponent are trading jabs over Bloomberg's education record.
Comptroller Questions City's Graduation Rates
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The state found the city's four year graduation rate for 2007 was 52 percent; in 2008 it went up to 56 percent.
Mayoral Control - How the Deal Fell Apart
Monday, July 20, 2009
When the Bloomberg administration got wind that the main deal was in jeopardy, negotiators were sent to Albany on Tuesday.
Senate Rejects Alt. School Bill; Mayoral Control Uncertain
Friday, July 17, 2009
While Senators passed dozens of bills they could not reach an agreement on legislation to reinstate mayoral control of the New York City schools.
State Senate Session Ends
Friday, July 17, 2009
Lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in a session that lasted until the wee hours of the morning.
State Senate Blows Another Opportunity to Vote on Legislation
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Despite scheduling a session today, the state senate has yet to meet.
NYS Senate Nears Mayoral Control Vote
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Democrats who narrowly control the New York State Senate are getting closer to voting on a bill to extend mayoral control of the city schools.
Bloomberg Schools Ad: It's All About Location
Monday, July 13, 2009
This “Progress Report” boasts of math scores that are up 42 percentage points and reading scores up 28 percentage points since Bloomberg took office.
Study Shows Link Between Fitness and Higher Scores in Math and Reading
Monday, July 13, 2009
Students who are physically fit are more likely to do better on their math and reading tests than students who are not in good shape.
Schools Chief Accountability Officer Resigns
Thursday, July 09, 2009
The architect of the controversial A through F grading system for city schools is stepping down.
Report: Students Without Metal Detectors Safer
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Students at schools without metal detectors are safer, and do better, than students at schools with the scanners.
Protesters Call for School Chancellor's Resignation
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein is still in office, but some demonstrators are urging him to leave.
Natural History Museum Stores Endangered Species Tissues
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Tissue samples from endangered species will now be stored at the Museum of Natural History.
Senator Sampson Says He Wants to "Enhance" Not "End" Mayoral Control
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
The head of the Senate's Democratic conference says he doesn't want to "end" mayoral control.
Brawlbany: Any Progress?
Monday, July 06, 2009
Another Monday, another week of Albany chaos to look forward to.
Bloomberg: New Board of Education a Band-Aid
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg is now telling New Yorkers he'll make the best he can with a new Board of Education.
Mayor Calls Board of Ed a "Band Aid"
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg is now telling New Yorkers he'll make the best he can with a new Board of Education.
Board of Ed Makes a Comeback
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
The seven-member board includes five appointed by the borough presidents.
Bloomberg Reveals (Some) Contingency Plans
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Bloomberg vowed that summer school would open tomorrow, regardless of what happens in Albany.