Recent comments

Search News & Views

Take our poll

What's the ideal size for high school?

First Week

It's been a full week since Philissa passed along the coordination of the InsideSchools blog -- and like so many other weeks in the world of New York City public education, there's been no shortage of news to report and ponder. But it wouldn't be right to close up shop for the week without a proper thanks to Philissa, whose hard work and astonishing dedication served as the blog's (virtual and actual) foundation. Salut!

As we move forward, we'll continue to hear from familiar voices, like Liz Willen, who'll be writing about high schools, and Jennifer Freeman, who'll be covering Community Education Councils. We'll also welcome a new writer from the nycstudents blog, as our previous contributor, Seth Pearce, heads up to Harvard, and hope to add additional voices to the mix.It's an honor and a challenge to be part of this thoughtful, provocative community. Thanks to all for their thoughts, inspirations, frustrations and wee-hours obsessions -- for the willingness to take that leap of faith, and connect.

Please post comments

  • Give specific examples. Tell us why “this school rocks” (or doesn’t)
  • No profanity. No racial or ethnic slurs. No personal attacks
  • Criticism is fine but don’t be nasty.
  • Flag inappropriate comments. (Hover your cursor over comments to see flag)