Look, but don’t speak, State Ed tells reporters about Black panel
In just a few minutes, the panel selected to advise Education Commissioner David Steiner on Cathie Black’s suitability as chancellor will convene for the first time.
But its eight members won’t be pausing to field questions about their stances on Black’s appointment or on their possible conflicts of interest.
The State Education Department made that much clear in an email it just sent to reporters. Reporters are invited to an “opportunity to photograph” the panel before the meeting, which is taking place at the department’s New York City office at 475 Park Avenue South. But “neither the Panelists nor the Commissioner will be available to answer questions,” the press advisory reads.