This has been a wonderful design process for the last decade because with each year we have to reconsider ELL needs, Special Education needs, and even shifting race, class, and gender demographics in order to fit the most appropriate and challenging program for our students.

WHITEHOUSE: Teaching Is a Gift, Not a Job

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott have said the resulting funding loss would mean the elimination of 700 guidance counselor and teacher positions, bigger class sizes and cuts in pre-kindergarten special education, after-school and anti-bullying programs, according to court documents.

WSJ: Court blocks NY from reducing aid to NYC schools