Tag Archives: Alexandra Estrella

An Evening With Joel Klein: Former Schools Chancellor Reflects On His Legacy

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

Recently, I joined about 50 New York City reform-minded educators who had gathered at Teach for America’s headquarters in downtown Manhattan to hear Joel Klein reflect on his years as New York City schools and his thoughts on education. The … Continue reading →

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In the Age of De Blasio, A Bloomberg Era Small School Reunion

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

In July, I found myself back in the East Harlem cafeteria shared by Global Technology Preparatory and P.S. 7. The occasion for my visit was a reunion of Global Tech’s first class of eighth-graders, who were now, four years after … Continue reading →

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