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Battle over denial of bus service to Staten Island pupils heads back to court
Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-HammelBus departs Morris Intermediate School in Brighton Heights. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The nine-months-long battle to restore yellow bus service for thousands of...
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Bloomberg bid to scrap seniority as basis for laying off NYC teachers hits...
After Senate OKs, Assembly leader says he won't touch measure Associated PressMayor Michael Bloomberg delivers the fiscal year 2012 budget on Feb. 17 at City Hall.ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York City Mayor...
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Education is reaching out to Staten Islanders and those across the city who are interested in improving the public schools. The DOE wants city public...
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Schools Chancellor Cathie Black to step down from Education Department post
After only 3 months at the helm, she will be replaced by Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott Advance file photoSchools Chancellor Cathie Black is reportedly resigning her post. NEW YORK -- Schools Chancellor...
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New Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott hailed as friend to Staten Island
Cheers greet Cathie Black's departure Staten Island Advance/Irving SilversteinDeputy Mayor Dennis Walcott gets high marks from those in the know. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A sigh of relief and renewed...
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Mayor Bloomberg calls former Schools Chancellor Cathie Black 'phenomenally...
Former Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott started tenure this morning Associated PressFormer Schools Chancellor Cathie Black, left, walks with her successor, then-Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott, center, and...
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NYC schools chancellor, barely in office, is already beset with predecessor's...
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK -- Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott is set to take over New York City's sprawling public school system, and parents who oppose Mayor Michael Bloomberg's education...
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Panel to decide on waiver for NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott
NEW YORK -- An advisory panel is meeting to consider whether Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott should receive a waiver to serve as New York City schools chancellor. The nine-member panel of educators will...
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Dennis Walcott gets OK from state to head NYC schools
NEW YORK -- New York state's education commissioner has given Dennis Walcott the go-ahead to head New York City's 1.1 million-pupil school system. Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed Walcott as schools...
View Article3 City Council bills target PCBs in the schools
Legislation introduced by Ignizio holds DOE's feet to the fire on toxin STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city had better mind its P's-and-Q's when it comes to removing toxic PCBs. Lawmakers including City...
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New York Gov. Cuomo seeks tougher criteria to evaluate teachers
Measure, supported by state schools chancellor, includes more extensive use of student performance and more rigorous classroom observation Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimoGov. Andrew Cuomo has...
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Wagner College School of Nursing, St. Paul's School of Nursing hold ceremonies
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today was a milestone day for new nurses on Staten Island, as St. Paul's School of Nursing staged commencement exercises at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, and the Wagner...
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St. Peter's Girls High School graduates 37 at its final ceremony
Earlier this year the Archdiocese of New York announced the 94-year-old New Brighton institution would be closing at the end of the academic year due to declining enrollment. View full sizeStaten...
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Moore Catholic High School graduates reflect on tragedy and joy
Members of the Class of 2011 remembered their 16-year-old classmate, Johnny Ray, who died in a one-car accident in 2009. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Some of the graduates tearfully thanked their parents,...
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President of Staten Island Community Education Council rips city on vote
Second round of voting concluded May 25 after first vote was invalidated Staten Island Advance/Bill LyonsPresident Sam Pirozzolo stood for re-election. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The head of Staten...
View ArticleNew York graduation rates for the class of 2010 to be released by state
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Graduation rates at New York's public high schools statewide are scheduled to be released. The state Education Department is scheduled to release the graduation rates today. They will...
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Graduation stats for Staten Island schools steady, but new standard tempers...
While grad rate for borough in 2010 was 72.2 percent, not nearly as many ready for college, careers Staten Island Advance/Bill LyonsOn Staten Island, the graduation rate was 72.7 percent for 2010, and...
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Staten Island high schoolers get degrees in timely fashion but lag in college...
Staten Island Advance/Nicole BoffaMembers of the Class of 2010 at Staten Island Technical High School STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The rate of students graduating on time in 2010 rose or held steady at...
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At 7 Staten Island schools, swallowing hard and girding for the last dismissal
Closures pain pupils, parents and teachers -- Photo slideshow Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- At St. Margaret Mary School in Midland Beach, books are boxed up in classroom corners, and students and...
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Tuition at some NYC private schools tops $40,000, higher than Yale, Harvard
NEW YORK -- With $40,000 you could buy a new Lexus or a foreclosed house in a depressed community. Or you could pay for one year at some of New York City's top private schools. The Riverdale Country...
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