Irina Bokova and Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, discussed deepening cooperation on primary education and Africa, as the beginning of strengthened cooperation between the EU and UNESCO.
Mr. Mulgrew had said there wasn't any more time to get a deal on paper, but New York state EducationCommissioner John King, who must ultimately approve any evaluation system, said "even at this late hour" there was still time.
Because other states look to Massachusetts where students overall routinely rank at the top of national and international tests for lessons on academic achievement and innovation, the Bay State's policies on charter schools are being followed closely, former Florida educationcommissioner Gerard Robinson told charter advocates gathered in Boston recently.