Betty Rosa Elected as New York Regents Chancellor
(Photo: Mike Groll, AP) The New York Board of Regents overwhelmingly elected Betty Rosa, a former Bronx superintendent, as its new chancellor on Monday. She becomes the first Latino chancellor of the board. Rosa was nominated by her peers on the Board and she ran unopposed. Of the 17 Regents, 15 voted for her and […]
NY Regents Pursue Policy Allowing Undocumented Teachers
The New York Board of Regents has released a new policy that says undocumented immigrants in the state will be allowed to apply for teacher certifications and professional licenses, reports Joseph Spector of USA Today. New York education policies are overseen by the board, which voted to permit people who are unable to receive legal […]
New York State Regents Call for 10% Education Spending Increase
New York’s education policymakers are asking the state to add $ 2.4 billion to the school system budget in 2016 because of financial challenges including increases in the cost of health-care and a rise in the minimum wage. The state Board of Regents discussed the request this week in a move that would bring the amount the […]