Rise & Shine: Bloomberg to tout schools on five-borough tour

The mayor will take a farewell tour of the city to promote his achievements this week. (WSJ, Daily News)
As part of this legacy boosting, Bloomberg listed 42 education “highlights” on his site. (Mike Bloomberg)
The Regents asked for a $1.3 billion budget bump, with $125 million for pre-K. (Capital, GothamSchools)
Parent leaders sent de Blasio a list of policy proposals on issues from the PEP to networks. (SchoolBook)
A Bronx Regent said the state selectively used data to make a case for the Common Core. (Times Union)
As we reported last week, former school official Carmen Farina remains on the chancellor shortlist. (NY1)
Citing population shifts, a Bronx lawmaker wants schools to offer halal lunch options. (Bronx Times)
Advocate counselors keep close tabs on students at a Brooklyn transfer school. (SchoolBook)
A Conn. principal agreed to let students perform “Rent” after they rallied support online. (Times)