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    Democrats for education reform urge you to grant waiver to allow Cathie Black to be nyc Chancellor. Julian zelizer: no one should be willing to accept the status quo of New York City's schools. He says Mayor Bloomberg got it right when he selected Chancellor Klein. Zelizer says Black's proven ability to manage people and implement change is what our schools need.

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    Democrats for education reform urge you to grant waiver to allow Cathie Black to be nyc Chancellor. Julian zelizer: no one should be willing to accept the status quo of New York City's schools. He says Mayor Bloomberg got it right when he selected Chancellor Klein. Zelizer says Black's proven ability to manage people and implement change is what our schools need.

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    928 Broadway, Suite 505

    New York, NY 10010


    (212) 614-3213
    JoeWilliams@dfer.org
    www.dfer.org

    November 12, 2010

    Hon. David M. Steiner


    Commissioner of Education
    New York State Education Department
    89 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 11234

    Dear Commissioner Steiner:

    On behalf of Democrats for Education Reform and the education reform community in New
    York, I am writing to you today to strongly urge you to grant the waiver that would allow Cathie Black to
    serve as Chancellor of New York City’s public schools.

    Your tenure in Albany has been marked by a strong desire to push for change, reform and
    wholesale improvement of our schools. That has required a willingness on your part to look at a wide
    range of issues in new and innovative ways. You have demonstrated that type of fresh approach on
    multiple occasions. We ask that you do so again.

    Many see the appointment of Ms. Black as an unconventional choice. We see that as a good
    thing. Even with all of the gains made during Chancellor Klein’s tenure (another unconventional choice),
    no one should be willing to accept the status quo of New York City’s schools. They are much better than
    they were. They are not nearly good enough. Our schools need a talented, dynamic, tough leader who
    will continue to try out new ideas, take on the entrenched interests no matter how unappetizing those
    fights may be, and have the skills to manage a $23 billion, 135,000 employee, 1,600 school and, most
    importantly, 1.1 million student system.

    The last thing we need is someone stepped in a culture that for far too long tolerated mediocrity
    and placed harmony ahead of progress. While Ms. Black’s style may differ from Chancellor Klein’s, we
    firmly believe that Mayor Bloomberg’s unwaivering commitment to reform will shine through. That is
    what our schools need. And given her proven ability to manage people, manage large organizations, and
    implement change, the skills and approach she will bring to the job far surpasses any statutory preference
    for someone with a history in the education world.

    Simply put, Mayor Bloomberg got it right when he selected Joel Klein. And over the past eight
    years, when it comes to dramatically overhauling New York City’s schools, Mayor Bloomberg and
    Chancellor Klein have gotten it right far more than they got it wrong. The Mayor has demonstrated sound
    judgment and strong principles when it comes to education. His choice for Chancellor should be upheld.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    Sincerely,

    Joe Williams
    Executive Director
    Democrats for Education Reform

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