This week, there is a lot happening in New York in relation to early childhood education news! As early childhood education professionals, we always make sure to maintain ourselves informed, as changes are happening frequently. The articles below contain our top picks for the most imperative reads for this week. Enjoy!
–De Blasio calls for permanent mayoral control of schools:
Mayor Bill de Blasio told state lawmakers on Wednesday that he wants the city’s schools to be permanently controlled by the mayor, a move that would end the cycle of renewing that state law every few years and illustrates a growing consensus about how the city’s schools should be governed.
–De Blasio rejects Cuomo’s school takeover plan, citing city’s turnaround program:
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that the governor’s plan to let outside groups take over struggling schools is unnecessary in New York City, since the city is going to “enormous lengths” to turn around those schools.
–De Blasio disputes Cuomo’s teacher-evaluation plan:
And de Blasio disagreed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to increase the portion of a teacher’s evaluation that is tied to state standardized tests, adding that ineffective teachers should instead be removed from classrooms by offering severance packages.
The Post Editorial Board argues the debate over who should control the city’s schools could be solved by increasing school choice for parents.
–Hamill: Bill de Blasio is right to seek more funds for Fatherhood Academy to help dads:
De Blasio has proposed to double the budget to $1.2 million for the Young Men’s Initiative’s Fatherhood Academy, which has helped nearly 180 minority fathers ages 18 to 24 undergo parenting courses, earn GEDs, find jobs and attend college since the program launched in 2012.