Simone Perry: "After reading her bio, seeing her little [education] experience, and noticing that her children don't even go to school in NY state, I wonder how she is qualified for this position. Someone who runs magazines is going to be making decisions about schools? That really scares me especially because of the negative hold the media has on the development of children."
Crystal Francis: "So...let me get this straight...in order to teach 20 first graders, I need a Master's degree, but to lead a district responsible for 1.1 million students, I need a bachelor's degree and friends in high places?? Try again Mayor Bloomberg. Our students deserve better than this."
Kody Melancon: "It is obvious some political leaders have not quite come to the realization that change in education is not necessarily around how well one manages, but rather how well one knows the core dimensions of education, and how to effectively institute change based on local interest. Most business leaders must prove themselves in their respective field before rising through the ranks. In the same regards, I think it is essential for leaders in education to successfully demonstrate that they are able to produce quality results and effectively manage schools before ascending into top educational posts."
Alexandra Greene: "Education is the test tube baby of professions. In no other industry would an absolute layperson be chosen to lead one of its largest and most complex organizations. Even worst is having to work for someone with no experience in a field that most have spent their entire careers in."Joyce Mixson: "I wonder whether Bloomberg has our best interest at heart. Who he chooses for chancellor says a lot about how he perceives urban education. Placing business people in chancellor positions without a strong educational background is basically saying to us that anyone can do the job. You will never see just anyone become a surgeon without adequate training, therefore, education needs the same respect."
Terrance McKnight: "I disagree with the stance that an educator has to lead the DOE. The Chancellor's position is far removed from the individual classroom. A person who knows how to directly impact student performance is not needed; that is the role of teachers and principals. What is needed is described below, taken from the Job Description of the Chancellor:
'The Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education serves as chief executive officer for the city school district and the superintendent of schools.'
Based on her history, Ms. Black could potentially fill the role required. In addition, a professional tenure as long as hers is the same as a continued educational career, in my opinion."
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