May
2003
Vendors
Address Widening Achievement Gap by
Matt Stein
Despite
the billions of federal dollars that have been poured into education
in the U.S. since the enactment of the Elementary and Secondary
Act (ESEA), there is a still widening gap between the achievement
levels of students, which generally occurs along the lines of
socioeconomic status. (more)
April
2003
Supporting
Science Education: Public/Private Partnership At Work
by
Carlo Parravano, Ph.D.
“Write
a check and get out of the way!” That’s the answer some school administrators
give me when I ask them how the most effective business partnerships
operate. . . . (more)
August
2002
Report Card on School Year Spending
While
the majority of the citys 1.1 million students have put away their
schoolbooks for the summer, the Board of Educations... (more)
Summertime
Blues:
Nearly 15,000 Fewer Summer Jobs for Teens
Despite an increase of $8 million in city funds for the Summer
Youth Employment Program (SYEP), 14,848 fewer New York City...
(more)
Teachers
Should Save Receipts for New Tax Deduction
The
Internal Revenue Service recently advised teachers to save their
receipts for purchases of books and classroom supplies. (more)
February
2002
The
Business of Education
Total
spending on education and training in the United States is estimated
at about $800 billion, making it the second... (more)
December
2001
JP
Morgan Chase Helps Kids Cope With Sept. 11th
By Jessica Shi Although
the immediate shock and confusion of Sept. 11th are over, the long-term
effects of this disaster are still in question. (more)
Real
Estate: A Great Time to Buy By
Marsha Mack Frances
The
New York real estate community suffered the same shock, horror,
bereavement, numbness, and despair as the... (more)
September
2001
Business
Education & Real Estate
By
Marsha Mack Frances
New York City provides some of the country’s most sought after
residential real estate and educational opportunities. (more)
July
2001
CFE
v. State of New York:
Explaining the Landmark Decision
By
Tom Kertes
While
many people say that education has problems, not many are willing
to examine the complex question of how to make it better. (more)
Real
Estate May Be Key to Tuition
By
Marsha Mack Frances
The
location and value of your New York apartment may... (more)
June
2001 Mayor’s
Budget Would Slow City Spending on Schools
From
the New York City Independent Budget Office After
four years of increasing city funding for the Board of Education...
(more)
May
2001
Students Call for Raise in Activity Funds at Budget Hearing
By
Sarah Elzas
Chancellor
Harold O. Levy released the preliminary version of his budget for
the 2001-2002 school year in the wake of the... (more)
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