Panel denies Bloomberg’s choice for schools chancellor
An eight-member panel of education experts has voted to deny publishing executive Cathleen Black a waiver to become the next schools chancellor.
State education officials said that four panel members voted against granting the waiver, two voted in favor, and two voted “not at this time.” They would not say how individual panel members cast their votes.
Without a background in education, Black needs a waiver from the state that will let her bypass the prerequisites: that she have a degree in education and several years of teaching behind her.
The final call rests with State Education Commissioner David Steiner, who would not say when he plans to make his decision.
