Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Study Says Breakfast in Class Has No Impact on Academics or Waist Lines
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The NYU study found that serving breakfast in classrooms did not lead to higher test scores or attendance, nor did it contribute to childhood obesity.
For Syrian Refugees in New Jersey, a Bumpy Adjustment to School
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
The warm welcome many Syrian families received in Elizabeth, N.J., didn't always apply to their schools. When a few needed a change, a team of local volunteers stepped in to help.
New Regents Chancellor Says She Wouldn't Want Own Kids to Take State Tests
Monday, March 21, 2016
But New York State's newly-elected Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa also wants to improve the assessments.
City Schools to See Some Money They're Owed — But Not All
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
The city schools are getting more funds next year, but the Department of Education acknowledged they still fall short of what they're owed by the state.
NYC Charters Retain Students Better Than Traditional Schools
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
But a WNYC analysis shows attrition rates vary between the big charter networks.
Success Charter School Sues State Over Pre-K Contract
Thursday, March 10, 2016
The Success Academy charter network is taking its dispute over a pre-kindergarten contract to court. Meanwhile, New York City says over 68,000 kids have applied for free pre-k next year.
New Members Approved for New York's Board of Regents
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
The state assembly approved three new members for the Board of Regents who, along with a new chancellor, may take the education policy-making panel in a new direction.
Fewer Black and Latino Students Testing for Specialized High Schools
Friday, March 04, 2016
Despite outreach efforts, 521 fewer black and Hispanic students took the test this year to get into New York City's most competitive public high schools compared to last year.
As Charter School Climate Changes, Founder's Tactics Remain the Same
Friday, March 04, 2016
Success Academy has faced some bumps recently, such as a lawsuit filed by some parents and unfavorable media attention. But Eva Moskowitz says she's not looking to change her approach.
Q&A: Local Expert Urges Students to Submit Financial Aid Requests
Thursday, February 25, 2016
A New York City official says the sooner students submit their college aid applications the better their chances for generous offers. In other words, get the paperwork in now.
One District's Diversity Plan Rests in Chancellor's Hands
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
New York City's Chancellor Carmen Fariña says she'll consider a proposal to better integrate elementary schools in one school district.
Desegregation Proposal Depends on Parents' Choices
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
A district in Lower Manhattan wants to change school enrollment policies to encourage desegregation, but the effort hinges on families stepping out of their comfort zones.
Young Students Call for More School Diversity
Monday, February 22, 2016
As adults wrestle with how to make New York City's segregated public schools more diverse, eight-year-old students share their thoughts about being in the minority at their school.
That Old City Payphone Is Now a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Thursday, February 18, 2016
More than a dozen free Wi-Fi kiosks have started operating out of old payphones, equipped with tablet computers that allow anyone to go on the Internet or to make free phone calls.
School Safety Incidents Vary, Depending on Who Counts
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Despite New York City's contention that its public schools are safer, state numbers show violent incidents on the rise, according to a new analysis.
Common Core Critics See Opportunity to Change State Regents Board
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
A third member of the state's Board of Regents is stepping down, and critics of the Common Core standards see an opening to shift the education policy board's composition.
New York State Steps Up Housing Discrimination Enforcement
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new task force to root out housing discrimination against buyers and sellers by using investigators.
Report: More U.S. Schools Looking to Improve Student Diversity
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Just as a handful of New York City schools test new admission rules to integrate their communities, a report shows their efforts are part of a larger trend.
Forbidden Fruit: Was an After School Program Yanked for Serving Snacks?
Friday, February 05, 2016
A Brooklyn elementary school was suddenly left without its after-school arts program when the health department ordered it shut, forcing parents to scramble.
After Speedy Test Reforms, State Education Commissioner Says It's Time to 'Unplug'
Thursday, February 04, 2016
New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia told an audience at Teachers College she's trying to win the trust of parents and educators alienated by the high pitch of reforms.
