Thursday, November 25, 2010

Here are a few suggestions in case Mayor Bloomberg wants to tap a co-chancellor for Cathie Black

Here are a few suggestions in case Mayor Bloomberg wants to tap a co-chancellor for Cathie Black

Here are a few suggestions in case Mayor Bloomberg wants to tap a co-chancellor for Cathie Black

Thursday, November 25th 2010, 4:00 AM

Former deputy chancellor Marcia Lyles, who left last year to run a Delaware school district, may be good choice to serve as city's co-chancellor.
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Former deputy chancellor Marcia Lyles, who left last year to run a Delaware school district, may be good choice to serve as city's co-chancellor.

Even though it's unclear if Mayor Bloomberg will tap a co-chancellor for Cathie Black, the speculation has already started.

Bloomberg could look to his own Education headquarters for the chief academic officer recommended by State Commissioner David Steiner or cast his search farther afield.

"Whoever the chief academic officer is needs to have a strong record of building curriculum and education programs that include students with special needs and English Language Learners," said Kim Sweet, executive director of Advocates for Children. Education experts are zeroing in on Eric Nadelstern, deputy chancellor for school support and instruction.

"Nadelstern is the obvious choice and has bought into the policies, and essentially he's

Pols divided on how to proceed with Black dilemma

Politicians were divided Wednesday over a possible compromise to split the duties of schools chancellor so Mayor Bloomberg's pick could still take the top spot.

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