Rise & Shine: A neighborhood might turn down a new school

by Philissa Cramer, at 8:38 am

Merryl Tisch is the first female state chancellor of the public schools. (Daily News, GothamSchools)
Tisch thinks mayoral control should continue. (Post)
In Maspeth, Queens, residents say they want a new high school only if its serves local children. (Times)
In East New York, Brooklyn, another skirmish over the siting of a new charter school. (WNYC, NY1)
The state is changing the consequences for schools that land on its failing list. (Post)
The DOE has launched a new film competition for middle school students. (Newsday)
Stimulus forces schools to choose between existing programs and new ones. (Christian Science Monitor)
More people are switching to teaching in an uncertain economy. (AP)
National standards fan Roy Romer has a new job at test producer the College Board. (L.A. Times)

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