Advocacy
STATE WELCOMES NEW COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
On October 1st, Dr. David Steiner took an oath of office to become New York State’s new Commissioner of Education. In his first address to the public, he said "I am honored to take this oath today… [and] look forward to working with the Board of Regents, school leaders and parents in every district across New York as we continue to raise standards, improve accountability and work to transform education in New York into a hub of innovation and best practices to boost student achievement.". NYSCEA has invited Commssioner Steiner to join us at our spring meeting and he has accepted. We look forward to meeting him.
To see the press release and videos of the oath of office and speech, go to:
News conference
Speech
Press release
NYS BOARD OF REGENTS APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TO LEAD EDUCATION REFORM EFFORT
The State Board of Regents announced the appointment of Dr. John B. King, Jr. as Senior Deputy Commissioner for P-12 Education. In his position, King will lead the State’s school reform efforts. He began State service on October 5, 2009. Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch said, "John King is a nationally recognized education leader with a proven track record of lifting student achievement, particularly for low-income minority students in urban settings. His goal is always the same – ensuring that the students in his care are prepared for college-level work and productive careers."