The Daily News argues that middle schools are the key to continuing the upward trend in graduation rates.
Elected officials in the Bronx are turning their attention to school overcrowding there. (Daily News)
With help from future lawyers at St. John’s, Queens middle school students are researching a little-known state school desegregation case. (Gotham Gazette)
Activists are hopeful that the DOE’s new chief financial officer, George Raab, will bring the DOE’s financial practices into line with those of other city agencies. (Post)
Rev. Al Sharpton has joined the call for a boycott of the first day of school in Chicago. (Sun-Times)
Australia’s education minister says she wants to adopt New York City’s accountability measures for her country’s schools. (The Australian)