Panel questions qualifications of NYC schools chief pick

11-24-2010

Education Week

An advisory panel appointed to weigh the qualifications of Hearst Magazines Chairwoman Cathie Black to head New York City schools declined to recommend her for the position Tuesday, putting into doubt a waiver that would allow the non-educator to serve as chancellor of the country's largest school system. State Education commissioner David Steiner is not required to follow the panel's advice in deciding whether to grant the waiver, nor is he required to consider public opinion. "I will weigh their advice and insight as I consider the decision before me," Steiner said in a statement. Mayor Michael Bloomberg selected Black for the post. A poll released Tuesday shows she is not a popular choice. (more…)

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