The PEP approved a contract with a bus company that’s part of a federal bribery probe. (NY1)
At seven hyper-competitive arts high schools, students stress over endless auditions. (Times)
PAVE Academy, the Red Hook charter school, says it has enough money for a building. (Brooklyn Paper)
Students and teachers predict devastating consequences if student Metrocards are eliminated. (Times)
The DOE added a District 2 zoning option that’s similar to one parents proposed. (Downtown Express)
The Daily News says legislators have to hustle to make needed changes before RttT’s Jan. 19 deadline.
Also in trouble at James Madison HS: an assistant principal accused of sexual harassment. (Daily News)
Los Angeles is stepping up efforts to weed out bad new teachers before they get tenure. (L.A. Times)
An Albany charter school is likely to be closed because of low performance. (Albany Times Union)
Ellen
Zoning proposal in D 2….I thought the Mayor said parents weren’t to be involved in the siting of schools? hmmmmm? Will the DOE be willing to listen to other parent suggestions? Let’s hope this sets a real precedent!