Joel Klein

Locals debate merits of public, charter schools

A discussion about how to fix New York City’s struggling school system revealed tensions between supporters of charter schools and public school advocates.

By Jake Davidson | Nov 11 04:25 am ET

PODCAST: Kennedy, Klein cheer Learning Leaders at CU

New York City Department of Education Chancellor Joel Klein, CC ’67 and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew joined Caroline Kennedy in Lerner Hall on Thursday for the annual opening meeting of Learning Leaders, a nonprofit that brings volunteers into city schools.

DOE Initiatives Fight Bullying in Schools

As the new school year kicks off, the New York City Department of Education has announced new regulations to cut back on bullying in local schools.

By Alicia Outing | Sep 12 04:48 am ET

Schools Chancellor Klein to Speak at CC Class Day

Joel Klein, CC ’67 and chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, will speak at this year’s Columbia College Class Day, scheduled for May 19.

By | Mar 27 03:08 am ET

Freedom of Speakers

For the past two years, Columbia College students have been in an uproar over their Class Day speakers.

By Editorial Board | Mar 27 01:57 am ET

Public Schools Chancellor Announced as CC Class Speaker

Joel Klein, CC '67 and chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, will speak at this year's Columbia College Class Day, scheduled for May 19.

By Tom Faure and Joy Resmovits | Mar 26 11:30 pm ET

Parents Examine Schools In Light of DOE Plan to Hold Back Students

Thousands of New York City eighth graders gear up for high school each summer, but some may face difficulties later this year given Chancellor of Education Joel Klein’s plans to allow only well-pre

By Alicia Outing | Mar 7 03:34 am ET

Department of Education Misses Deadline to Submit Stats

Five days after the New York City Department of Education was legally required to submit class-size statistics, parents, teachers, and educational advocates are still waiting for the data.

By Joy Resmovits | Nov 20 03:20 am ET

New Criteria for Gifted Program Proposed

New York City Schools’ Chancellor Joel Klein has announced a plan to restrict admission to Gifted and Talented programs in public schools to students who score in the top 5 percent on standardized

By Joy Resmovits | Nov 1 03:20 am ET

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