Remainders: A new principal finds the job is harder than it looks

by Philissa Cramer, at 9:29 pm

The founding principal of a new charter schools says, “This is harder than it looks!” (Charter Notebook)
The creator of the New Yorker’s Newtown cover discusses his relationship to schools. (The New Yorker)
The Department of Education has opened this year’s Community Education Council elections. (DOE)
Here’s a primer on what families need to know about the possible school bus strike. (SchoolBook)
A founding KIPP Infinity teacher lists graphic novels good for building stamina. (Reading Without Limits)
The reports from inside a school that is now sharing space continue to be grim. (Inside Colocation 1, 2)
Brooklyn’s Thomas Jefferson HS can’t compete at a major track venue after students fought. (Prep Rally)
A teacher says he would have taken to the streets over the city’s special ed data system. (NYCDOENuts)
Norm Fruchter: To free destiny from demography, we need better schools and instruction. (City Limits)
A critic of the UFT’s leadership posts an email from a district leader discouraging dissent. (ICEUFT)
Rotherham: The D.C. charter school expulsion story is about all schools in a choice system. (Eduwonk)

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