New Report: How Small-School Reforms and School Choice Reshaped NYC's High Schools

The Center's new report analyzing Chancellor Joel Klein's high school reforms concludes that the administration created valuable new opportunities for at-risk students, but there was collateral damage. Klein's reforms created 200 new small schools and expanded high school choice, but weakened large schools attended by tens of thousands of vulnerable students at risk of dropping out. Read more » download report »

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The city has delayed plans to move some 500 foster children from institutions to family settings after foster care agencies complained that the moves were poorly planned and rushed. Read More »

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The Center released an analysis of the city's cornerstone education initiatives, looking at the winners and losers. The event featured Chancellor Joel Klein and a panel of key stakeholders. view video»

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