Remainders: Assembly challenging city's school spending

  • Assembly members are accusing the city of cutting school funds after getting state aid. (City Room)
  • Escaping poverty through education is less American than one might think. (Inside School Research)
  • School of One’s need for customization could make scaling up tough, but worth it. (Quick and Ed)
  • Liza Campbell: The city’s priorities leave little room for engaging teaching. (GS Community)
  • Meet the German man behind international data comparison industry. (The Atlantic via Russo)
  • A list of 12 qualities great teachers share, by a principal who taught at Beacon HS. (Answer Sheet)
  • Snapshots from the Fight Back Friday protest against budget cuts at PS 193 in Brooklyn. (Ed Notes)
  • The “College for all?” debate continues with a look at vocational education in Queens. (The Nation)