For New Schools Chief, a Policy Statement in Tones of Harmony

Three months after his sudden ascension, Dennis M. Walcott has been smoothing feathers, promoting stability and nurturing relationships amid continuing challenges.

Pomp, Diplomas and Words of Inspiration

Dennis M. Walcott, who became New York schools chancellor in April, has spoken at 14 commencement ceremonies this season, far more than his predecessors.

Even Without Teacher Layoffs, City Schools Will Still Feel Pain

Several other city agencies are still bracing for cuts totaling more than 1,000 jobs.

Deal Will Avert Plan to Lay Off City Teachers

An agreement that calls for concessions from the teachers’ union and contributions from the City Council could save 4,100 jobs.

City Rejects Unions’ Offer to Help Close Budget Gap

The leader of a group of municipal unions accused city officials of shutting the door on negotiations over a financial rescue package that could avert thousands of teacher layoffs..

Labor Coalition Is Divided Over Financial Rescue Plan

City labor leaders remain divided over a proposal to use union money to cover a city budget shortfall threatening teaching and firefighting jobs.

College-Readiness Low Among State Graduates, Data Show

Only 37 percent of students in New York State who entered high school in 2006 left four years later adequately prepared for college.

College-Readiness Low Among State Graduates, Data Show

Only 37 percent of students in New York State who entered high school in 2006 left four years later adequately prepared for college. In New York City, the rate was only 21 percent.

Big Kindergarten Wait List Limits City’s Pre-K Slots

A space crunch in New York City has arisen partly because of cuts endured in recent years to programs that offer services at day care centers.

Brash Style Alienates Weiner From Peers

The scandal has shown that Representative Anthony D. Weiner does not care much about his colleagues, and vice versa

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