Rise & Shine: Confusion reigns about McCourt HS admissions

by Philissa Cramer, at 7:25 am

Merryl Tisch wants her Board of Regents to have final say over charter schools’ authorization. (Post)
The city’s new school directory falsely indicated thatFrank McCourt HS would be selective. (Daily News)
The city is beginning to implement the special education reforms announced months ago. (Times)
The City Council heard concerns about the DOE’s space-allocation policies. (GothamSchools, NY1)
An eighth-grader and a teacher got into a physical fight at Brooklyn’s PS 335. (Post)
For the second time this week, a student died suddenly at school, this time at Brooklyn’s PS 396. (Post)
After a report substantiating harassment, teachers are calling for change at Bronx Science. (Daily News)
A coalition of foundations is adding $500 million to the federal government’s innovation funding. (AP)
The Daily News lambastes the state teachers union’s line that charter schools haven’t helped all schools.
Errol Louis: “The Lottery” shows that charter schools are improving education in Harlem. (Daily News)

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