Big Education Ape: Rise & Shine: Potential budget deal would reduce city school cuts

Monday, June 21, 2010

by Philissa Cramer

A potential state budget deal would reduce New York City’s cuts from $500 to $350 million. (WSJ)
In addition to social studies tests, the Regents could axe foreign language exams to save money. (WNYC)
The company that engraves diplomas says city schools are placing larger orders every year. (Times)
Educating the most severely disabled students confounds schools in the city and nationally. (Times)
Students cheered a legislative deal to save free student Metrocards. (Post)
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s brother leads teachers from his Bronx Science classroom. (Times)
A seventh-grader who was assaulted at MS 142 in the Bronx can’t get a safety transfer. (Daily News)
A new school on the Upper East Side was free as part of a deal with a developer. (Post, Times, NY1)
Speakers at city high school graduations this week include celebrities. (Daily News)
PS 178 in Washington Heights was vandalized over the weekend. (Post)
Boston has reached an agreement to add an hour daily at its 12 turnaround schools. (Boston Globe)
A bill that would fund school vouchers with corporate donations is foundering in New Jersey. (WSJ)