Here comes another heartbreak from the DOE. According to a new study commissioned by the DOE, our kids' standardized tests may not be difficult enough. It found that high schoolers who pass the Regents English and math exams may not be prepared for college courses, and that standardized tests for third- through eighth-graders don't indicate whether or not students deserve to advance to the next grade. But, problem solved, because now the DOE is going to make the tests harder, which would be great in a perfect world. But here, that will most likely lead to lower graduation rates. Which will lead to more of this. more ›

Good thing the state is up for that school funding, because these kids look like they need all the help they can get. On this year's state math exams—administered to students in the 3rd through 8th grades in order to advance to the next grade—many students were given partial credit for bad math, wrong answers and even writing no answer at all. more ›

The FDNY had some good stats last year, but none relating to diversity. Today, a federal judge ruled that the force’s hiring procedures intentionally discriminate against blacks and Hispanics. He said that for decades people of color have been systematically excluded, and called the practice “a persistent stain on the Fire Department’s record." more ›

The principal of a charter school located within the building that also houses the Dept. of Education has stepped down amid accusations that she was doctoring standardized test scores. more ›