District Dossier: Bloomberg's Education Record at Issue in NYC Mayoral Race:
"In Thompson's major policy address on schools last night, Thompson said he would focus more attention on English-language learners, 'fix' the curriculum so teachers aren't 'teaching to the test' and work on reducing class size.
His first priority? Hiring an chancellor with 'a solid and extensive education background'—a jab at current chancellor Klein, who is a former Justice Department antitrust lawyer."
"In Thompson's major policy address on schools last night, Thompson said he would focus more attention on English-language learners, 'fix' the curriculum so teachers aren't 'teaching to the test' and work on reducing class size.
His first priority? Hiring an chancellor with 'a solid and extensive education background'—a jab at current chancellor Klein, who is a former Justice Department antitrust lawyer."
