Skip to main contentRise & Shine: De Blasio holds major lead, while UFT digs in
By | September 11, 2013, 11:25am UTC - Bill de Blasio has a commanding lead in the Democratic primary, though a run-off is still possible. (Times)
- For now, the teachers union, which backed Bill Thompson, is standing behind its pick. (WNYC)
- Republican Joe Lhota won his primary and will face whoever emerges among the Democrats. (Times)
- Study: Students of teachers from Teach for America showed more growth. (GothamSchools, Politico)
- Diane Ravitch’s education activism has attracted a loyal following, as well as many critics. (Times)
- It was a bumpy start to the year at one of the city’s few remaining large high schools. (GothamSchools)
- A former official who oversaw schools at a disruptive time laments the end of an era. (GothamSchools)
- Schools were a final stumping ground for candidates on the last day before the primary (GothamSchools)
- The school year started with many schools missing curriculum and other materials. (DNAInfo)