Karen DeWitt appears in the following:
Opting Out of State Tests is Cause For Concern For Some School Leaders
Thursday, April 02, 2015
A boycott of state tests for New York's schoolchildren could have far-reaching consequences, and that worries the head of school board members.
Education Partisans Vow to Keep Fighting on Items Excluded From Budget Deal
Monday, March 30, 2015
The future of teacher evaluations, mayoral control of the city schools and the DREAM Act are still uncertain now that they're left out of the state budget.
What's In and What's Out as Albany Enters Budget Crunch Time
Thursday, March 26, 2015
As the deadline approaches, a clearer picture is emerging of what's included in the New York State budget. Ethics reform is in. DREAM Act is out. Here's what else you need to know.
DREAM Act and Education Tax Credit Appear on Collision Course
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
With the Republican-led State Senate opposed to the DREAM act and the Democrat-led Assembly opposed to an education tax credit, Albany observers wonder how both items can survive.
Abortion Provision is Removed from Women's Equality Act
Monday, March 16, 2015
Lawmakers are moving ahead with approving other portions of Gov. Cuomo’s package of measures for women's rights.
Speaker Heastie Expresses Frustration Over Cuomo's Budget Demands
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In his first broadcast Interview with public TV and radio, the assembly leader says the governor should not link unrelated items to the state budget.
Education Lobby Day in Albany Brings Out Two Sides
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
The city's teachers union sees the solution in more funding for traditional public schools. Charter school proponents want alternatives.
Hundreds of Teachers Rally Against Cuomo's Education Plans
Monday, March 02, 2015
They said the governor is pushing a "test and punish" agenda in public schools.
NY Senate Leader Proposes Outside Income Ban for Lawmakers
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Sen. Jeff Klein (D) says he's stepping down from the law firm he co-founded in order to set an example.
NY Senate Democrats Push Their Version of Ethics Reforms
Monday, February 09, 2015
Some of them would directly address problems that led to the arrest of Sheldon Silver, the former assembly speaker.
Cuomo to Lawmakers: Pass Ethics Reform or No Budget
Monday, February 02, 2015
The governor made the ultimatum as he unveiled his own 5-point ethics reform plan.
The New Third Man in A Room In Albany
Monday, February 02, 2015
Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie is poised to succeed Sheldon Silver as Assembly Speaker. We'll find out more about him and how he got to be next in line.
Democrats Say Silver Will Relinquish Speakership
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The Assembly's Majority Leader is to take up the post temporarily until Democrats elect a new Speaker on Feb. 10.
The Rise to Power of Sheldon Silver
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Who is Sheldon Silver — and how did he become one of the "Three Men in a Room" who run New York State?
Cuomo Expected to Tackle Teacher Evaluations, Charter Schools
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said his State of the State speech will include fixes to the teacher evaluation system so that good teachers are rewarded and bad teachers are shown the door.
Cuomo Is Open to Pay Raise for Lawmakers, with Strings Attached
Monday, January 19, 2015
The governor says he wants to appoint a commission to consider raises based on how much outside income lawmakers earn.
Rally to Fund Schools Draws Hundreds to Albany
Monday, January 12, 2015
Public school education groups and unions rallied in Albany on the same day supporters of charter schools pressed their own cause.
Hours After Son's Inauguration, Mario Cuomo Dies at 82
Thursday, January 01, 2015
The three-term governor of New York died on the same day his son, Andrew, paid tribute to him during his inaugural address in New York City.
Cuomo Letter Outlines 'Aggressive' Education Plans, Seeks Input from State Leaders
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Gov. Andrew Cuomo questioned the credibility of the teacher evaluation system, after only 1 percent of teachers received the lowest possible ratings.
Panel Says Cuomo Administration Hushed Tappan Zee Loan Discussions
Thursday, November 20, 2014
A state watchdog board charges that the governor's appointees ignored a warning letter and held discussions in private.
