Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor Stepping Down
Connecticut's Education Commissioner is stepping down and Gov. Malloy has chosen Stefan Pryor as the new education commissioner.
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Connecticut's Education Commissioner is stepping down and Gov. Malloy has chosen Stefan Pryor as the new education commissioner.
State education officials on Thursday released results of English and math tests given to students in grades 3 through 8 in April.
The union says Thursday it won't endorse Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his liberal primary challenger Zephyr Teachout, Green Party hopeful Howie Hawkins or Republican Rob Astorino.
Midterms and finals are being done away with and replaced with a new form of testing at one New Jersey high school, in a drastic measure driven by the Common Core curriculum.
The Common Core Learning Standards have been adopted by most states. They emphasize critical thinking, reading comprehension and writing.
Mary Calamia, a clinical social worker, said she's not surprised voters on Long Island wanted their voices heard and elected candidates who are in favor of opting out of the Common Core testing.
Some parents believe the year-end kindergarten show at the Harley Avenue Elementary School was canceled by the district as part of a Common Core curriculum protest.
P.S. 87 on the Upper West Side was just one of 31 schools that held protests against the English Language Art exam that many say was riddled with ambiguous and secretive questions.
The protest was held outside P.S. 321 in Park Slope after hundreds of third, fourth and fifth grade students took the English language arts assessments this week.
Students in grades 3 through 8 started on the tests on Tuesday. They'll begin with the English language arts assessments and spend a little under 1 1/2 hours a day for three consecutive days, finishing Thursday.
Elementary and middle school students in New York state will begin taking the controversial Common Core exams Tuesday, but some parents -- including Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino -- are having their children opt out.
Parents from several schools gathered in Harlem on Thursday to announce they are opting into a plan to opt out of Common Core tests for their children.
New York state legislative leaders said Wednesday they were closing in on a deal to fund pre-kindergarten, and discussing a delay to Common Core academic standards as they tried to finalize budget bills this week.
Big changes could be coming to New York's highly criticized Common Core curriculum. A state panel has recommended taking the emphasis off of tests, at least for the students.
State Education Commissioner John King and Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch say Tuesday they remain committed to Common Core. "We will not move away from our push for higher standards," Tisch said.
A panel of New York education policy makers is recommending protections for teachers whose students don't perform well on state assessments aligned with the new Common Core Learning Standards.
State Senate Education Committee Chairman John Flanagan (R-East Northport) said there needs to be legitimate debate about the quantity and quality of exams.
Common Core requires students to think more critically about concepts rather than just understand how to get a correct answer. Opponents of the program say Common Core is too rigid.
About 800 people packed into the Mineola High School auditorium in Garden City Park on Wednesday night to give Commissioner John King Jr. an earful.
State PTA President Lana Ajemian announced the group is launching a campaign called "Hear Our Voice," which aims to convince the state to halt Common Core testing for at least one year.
There's growing criticism about what's being taught in New York State public schools under the controversial new Common Core curriculum.
New York State Department of Education Commissioner John King, Jr. canceled the meetings following what he called "disruptions caused by the special interests'' during the first meeting in Poughkeepsie.
City and state education officials met with teachers Thursday, one day after the New York State standardized test scores were released.
Parents and other New York City education activists are decrying the tests given statewide under tougher new learning standards.
This week, students from third through eighth grade in New York have been taking the new Common Core standardized tests in both math and language arts.
The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks after honoring former MVP Derrick Rose on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Nets on Saturday night.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Friday after getting into a fight with a man at an East Harlem restaurant.
The Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers on Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Friday after getting into a fight with a man at an East Harlem restaurant.
The NYPD has released new photos of individuals wanted in connection to a shooting in Queens that left 10 teenagers injured.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
It's a cold and blustery weekend in the New York City area, and that will continue as we track our next winter storm.
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
It's a cold and blustery weekend in the New York City area, and that will continue as we track our next winter storm.
NYC congestion pricing charges drivers to enter Manhattan. Here's what to know about how much it costs.
The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled on Sunday, a federal judge has ruled.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
It's a cold and blustery weekend in the New York City area, and that will continue as we track our next winter storm.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
NYC congestion pricing charges drivers to enter Manhattan. Here's what to know about how much it costs.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
It's a cold and blustery weekend in the New York City area, and that will continue as we track our next winter storm.
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
The driver in a wrong-way crash that killed two middle schoolers on Long Island pled guilty Friday.
NYC congestion pricing charges drivers to enter Manhattan. Here's what to know about how much it costs.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
Professional Bull Riders have returned to Madison Square Garden, and has New Yorkers getting cozy with cowboy culture.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks after honoring former MVP Derrick Rose on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the 76ers beat the Nets on Saturday night.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
The Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers on Saturday.
The New York Jets interviewed Mike Vrabel, the former Tennessee Titans coach, for their head coaching vacancy.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 4 at 11 p.m.
Vaughn College in Queens hosted the country's largest robotics qualifier competition Saturday.
Hollywood's awards season officially kicks off Sunday with the 82nd Golden Globes, airing on CBS. Elise Preston gives us a sneak preview of what we can expect from the show.
New video shows NYPD officers saving a choking baby inside a Brooklyn building in December.
It's the end of an era for a Murray Hill restaurant that's been around for more than four decades. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, rising costs and a decline in customers finally took a toll on El Rio Grande.
