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NYC Public School Parents: What’s in a Name?

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NYC Public School Parents: What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

August 7, 2010 (GBN News): A controversial Huffington Post articlecriticizing the noted educational historian Diane Ravitch has caused quite a stir in the educational community. The article, by Natalie Ravitz, has reminded many readers of the recent treatment of Shirley Sherrod, in that statements made over three years ago by Dr. Ravitch were seemingly mischaracterized and taken entirely out of context.

A number of readers have wondered, who is Natalie Ravitz, and why was she hired by the DOE? GBN News investigative reporters have learned that the general lack of knowledge about this particular DOE employee may actually be intentional.

Ms. Ravitz recently replaced the departing David Cantor as Director of Communications for the NY City