NEW YORK, June 15 -- The state capital, Albany, was locked in political chaos Monday, just a week before the legislature is due to go home for the summer and with major bills, from control of New York City schools to same-sex marriage, stacked up and awaiting action. After a day of confusion, no one ...
If Chrysler LLC hopes to emerge from bankruptcy in record time, it will need a judge who is experienced and unflappable. In Arthur Gonzalez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Southern District of New York, it looks like Chrysler got one. Chosen by a blind draw among the court's judges, Gonzalez, 62, alr ...
Studies have consistently shown that on average, girls who play sports tend to perform better in school than girls who don’t. But the message that competitive sports also helps produce successful career women, hasn’t always been effectively communicated to urban parents. Last year, New York city sch ...
Some of the most poignant stories people tell begin with, “I once had a teacher who affected my life in the most significant way.” More and more young people are going into teaching because teachers, in caring relationships with children and youth, make a difference. Guiding young people academicall ...
Patricia Hawke asked: In terms of numbers, Los Angeles Schools make up the second largest public school district in the country. Only New York City Schools top them. The issues of running any urban system are complex, but in massive districts the numbers make efforts even more difficult. Los Angeles ...
Looking for a high school for your child that concentrates on preparing for higher academics? The New York City schools have five such high schools. If you have a child now in elementary or middle school, live or plan to live in New York City, and you would like to see your child excel in high schoo ...