Cathie Black

Panel Votes Against Waiver For Cathie Black

In a potential setback for Mayor Bloomberg’s hand-picked choice to run NYC schools, an eight-member panel of education experts has voted against recommending a waiver for Cathie Black.

2010/11/23

Parents Plan Protest Against Bloomberg’s Schools Pick

The movement against Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s choice for Schools Chancellor is gaining strength.

2010/11/22

Bloomberg’s Choice For Schools Stays Under Wraps

The media executive chosen by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to lead New York City’s sprawling public school system has spent the last week out of the public eye while controversy over her appointment grows.

2010/11/17

Bill de Blasio Wants Public Forum On Schools Pick

Just how much is known about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s pick for New York City Schools Chancellor?

2010/11/16

Cathie Black (L); Rally condemning the choice of Black to be the next Chancellor (R) (AP PHOTOS)

Critics Protest Bloomberg’s Schools Chief Choice

Critics of Mayor Bloomberg’s pick for schools chancellor said Cathie Black’s lack of educational experience or background made her an inappropriate choice for the job.

2010/11/14

Critics Disparage Chancellor Pick; Mayor Defends Choice

Mayor Bloomberg insisted Friday that Cathie Black, the chairwoman of the Hearst publishing empire, has what it takes to run the nation’s largest school system.

2010/11/12

Schools Chancellor Appointee Black Faces Opposition

Protesters gathered outside City Hall on Thursday to let Mayor Michael Bloomberg know they are against the appointment of Cathie Black as the new New York City Schools Chancellor.

2010/11/11

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