?And Johnny still can't read. Even his diploma. I don't see what there is about the last 50 years of failure that's worth enshrining in marble, and a shock to the system might be just what the system needs. We can hardly make matters worse.'' *
?Michael Kubacki, member of the Daily News People's Editorial Board
A People's Editorial Board member dissents on school governance: Create local boards Philadelphia Enquirer
7%
Percentage of New York City English Language Learner students who graduated on time in 2010.
State Puts Pressure on City Schools Over English Language Learners New York Times
* This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.