Beth Fertig appears in the following:
New Small Schools Still Have Few Special Ed Students
Friday, June 30, 2006
Last year, an investigation by WNYC found that students with learning disabilities and other special needs were less likely to be enrolled in these promising new schools.
Fighting To Open More Charter Schools
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
As the school year comes to an end, some New Yorkers are still hoping to open new charter schools.
School Forms Now Include "Other" Option for Race Category
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The category "other" will now be an option for mixed-race students when they fill out school forms.
Greater Energy Conservation Delays Need For New Power Plants, City Says
Monday, June 26, 2006
The city won't need to build any new power plants until at least 2012, thanks to greater energy savings.
Fifth Graders Could Be in Academic Trouble
Friday, June 16, 2006
The number of City third graders in danger of being held back next year has fallen for the second year but a greater percentage of fifth graders could be in academic trouble.
Parents Still Feel Powerless in Community Education Councils
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Abolishing the city's community school boards hasn't helped empower parents in the system, according to one new study.
Preserving The WTC Wreckage
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A developer named by Governor Pataki and Mayor Bloomberg will make his recommendations for revising the World Trade Center memorial design.
Race And Class
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
This week we've been taking a look at how disabled students in New York City are less likely to graduate than any other group of students.
Teaching While Educating
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
This week we're taking a look high school graduation rates for New York City's special education students, and how they lag behind their peers statewide.
Mob Cops Try for New Trial
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
The two former City police officers convicted of killing eight people while moonlighting for the Lucchese crime family were sentenced to life in prison.
Yamilka's Journey
Monday, June 05, 2006
Across New York State, about half of all disabled high school students will receive an academic diploma this June.
MTA: Cameras In Subway Cars Could Deter Graffiti
Monday, May 22, 2006
The MTA is going to explore using video cameras to crack down on graffiti in subway cars.
Tram to Remain Down Through the Summer
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Roosevelt Island's famous tram won't be back in service until September, at the earliest.
FDNY and MTA Agree on Evacuation Plan for Rail Tunnel
Saturday, May 13, 2006
The Fire Department and the MTA have agreed to provide extra access for firefighters in a deep underground tunnel of the new Long Island Rail Road terminal.
More Exits Added to Rail Tunnel After Meeting of MTA and Fire Dept.
Friday, May 12, 2006
The Fire Department and the MTA have agreed to provide extra access for firefighters in a deep new train tunnel.
Pataki to WTC Memorial: Keep Fundraising
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Governor Pataki is urging the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation to continue fundraising, despite concerns over the growing costs.
Toussaint Released After 5-Days in Jail
Friday, April 28, 2006
Transport Workers Union Local 100 president Roger Toussaint was released from jail in Lower Manhattan this morning.
MTA Refuses to Ratify Union Deal
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The MTA board declined to consider ratifying the contract deal that was approved by the Transport Workers Union on a revote this month.
Union Members Stage Vigils Outside Toussaint's Cell
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Members of TWU Local 100 are staging round-the-clock vigils outside the Lower Manhattan jail where their president is serving a 10-day sentence for last year's transit strike.
Faster Bus in the Works for Upper East Side
Thursday, April 20, 2006
A faster bus line could be coming to the East Side of Manhattan and to other neighborhoods that are under-served by rapid transit.