The teacher had been streaming his boring days online in an effort to expose the city's "rubber rooms," where teachers are put on administrative duty.
The new aptitude test hopes to diversify the gifted and talented program, but critics are wary.
Schools that received D and F grades, as well as those that consistently receive C grades, will be investigated by the city Department of Education.
According to the New York Times, our schools are among the most segregated in the entire nation.
Mayor Bloomberg responded to claims made by the NAACP that the admissions process is unfair to minority students, saying there is "nothing subjective" about the tests.
The civil rights group alleges that the city's best high schools have barely any minority representation, and believe the admissions test may be to blame.
Brooklyn Swag Shop and The Fund for Public Schools are on a mission to build a safe play space for Bed-Stuy children with special needs.
A new preschool will open in Brownsville for children as young as 6 weeks old, and about 4,000 part time prekindergarten seats will turn full time.
Statistics show parental involvement is decreasing, but the DOE says the report doesn't tell the whole story.
New regulations for splitting the test could cost the state millions and hurt graduation rates, though Regents believes it could ultimately help students.
Teachers in the same school settings in different districts could receive different grades, and educators are worried about what that will mean for their jobs.
City Blames UFT. Parents Group Blames DOE.
Opening 55 new schools and rearranging special needs students are some of Dennis Walcott's ambitious reform ideas.
Today was the official first day of school for children attending NYC Public Schools
Two different reports on a charter school co-location yield opposing results
Boys and Girls High School Will Remain Open