Rise & Shine: One man stands between Cathie Black and Tweed

Cathie Black’s appointment as chancellor is all up to Education Commissioner David Steiner. (Times)
If installed, Black will face tough problems, both in school performance and politics. (Times)
Some critics of Joel Klein are backing Black’s appointment, but many others are not. (WSJ)
Two top administrators have already left the Department of Education this week. (Daily News)
And insiders say more high-level departures are likely to happen soon. (NY1)
Back in August, Black made a “hooker” joke while speaking on NPR. (NY1)
Al Sharpton says politicians have to work together to close the achievement gap. (Daily News)