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Dennis Walcott
Lack of Textbooks Matters, Teachers Refute Education Chancellor
While many schools have been improvising using photocopied books as textbook substitutes, according to the city’s Department of Education chancellor, Dennis Walcott, the lack of basic learning materials shouldn’t be a problem.
This is New York: Dennis Walcott, Overcoming Adversity and Drawing Strength From It
Amid the challenges of dealing with school bus strikes and teacher evaluations, Dennis Walcott, NYC schools chancellor, knows how to remain calm and keep things in perspective.
New York Harbor School to Show Off Oyster Program to Arne Duncan
To support a call to strengthen America’s career and technical education, United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit New York Harbor School on Friday afternoon.
New York City Education Loses Out on $250 Million
New York City’s education budget will be $250 million lighter this year after the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and the city could not reach an agreement over teacher evaluations by the Thursday deadline.
NYC Parents Urged to Discuss Learning With Children
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott held his first webinar Monday evening, taking questions from parents and others, mainly about Common Core, the new set of higher standards impacting school curricula and tests citywide.
Walcott Announces Buyouts for Nonpermanent Teachers
New York City Department of Education Chancellor Dennis Walcott served up two new educational reforms at the Association for a Better New York breakfast in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday.
