Category Archives: College Education

The Man With Credentials To Complement the New Boss’s

Shael Polakow-Suransky, who is being tapped as the top deputy in New York City’s school system, is a former math teacher and a top administrator in the district.
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Educator in Chief

A deal between New York City and the state to allow Cathleen P. Black to become city schools chancellor sets up the position of a top deputy.
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Mayor Reaches Deal With State on School Pick

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg agreed to appoint a strong second in command for Cathleen P. Black, paving the way for her to take the helm of the city’s schools.
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Colleges Fight to Keep Logos Off High School Playing Fields

If a high school’s logo can be confused with a university’s, or if it is capable of diluting its value, the universities often demand changes.
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News Analysis: Frustrations With Mayor Are Backdrop to Uproar

When Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appointed Joel I. Klein as chancellor, people kept an open mind, but with Cathleen P. Black, some are outraged.
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Special Report: International Education: M.B.A.’s in Japan Struggle for Respect

For businesspeople looking at business school, there is one well-worn question: How much more will I be worth after the degree? In Japan, the answer is not simple.
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Can a Publisher Run Schools? The Experts Debate

Four experts discussed whether Cathleen P. Black could succeed as the New York City’s schools chief.
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Special Report: International Education: Art Business Schools Create a Network

Schools in Europe are looking to the the Gulf region and trying to help students bridge the gap between finance and art.
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The Learning Network: Thanksgiving as a Teachable Moment

Lesson Plan | Resources for addressing the themes of history, travel, food and charity over Thanksgiving with students and children.
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The Choice: Net-Price Calculator: The Latest Buzzword for College-Bound Families

A federally mandated effort to shed light on the sometimes dark art of calculating the cost of college.
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