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On April 2, 2018, Richard Carranza became chancellor of New York City schools. A lifelong educator like his predecessor, Carmen Fariña, he formerly served as the schools chief in San Francisco and Houston. Carranza’s charge: to run with the education agenda Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out during his first term, and improve on it.

here's the plan

New York
June 2, 2018

After long wait, de Blasio backs plan to overhaul admissions at New York City’s elite high schools

After sustained pressure from advocates, Mayor Bill de Blasio is backing a two-step plan to reform admissions at eight of the city’s elite high schools.

sorting the students

New York
June 2, 2018

Mayor Bill de Blasio: Our specialized schools have a diversity problem. Let’s fix it.

We are living with monumental injustice, de Blasio writes.

Q and A

New York
April 5, 2018

Here’s what Richard Carranza had to say in his first TV interview as New York City chancellor

New York City schools chief Richard Carranza has been cramming, if his first media interview since taking over the city’s schools on Monday is any…

Compare and Contrast

New York
April 2, 2018

Five first days of school: How Richard Carranza’s start as chancellor compares to his predecessors’

Carranza's first day is shaping up to be very different from those of the most recent chancellors he succeeds. Here's what they did on day one.

behind the music

New York
April 2, 2018

‘Connecting kids with who they are’: Why school diversity advocates are optimistic about Chancellor Richard Carranza

In New York City, advocates who have pushed for more diverse and inclusive schools are hopeful Carranza’s record will carry over.

dear chancellor

New York
March 30, 2018

We asked, you answered: Incoming schools chancellor Richard Carranza needs to understand _________

A punchy to-learn list for New York City's new schools chief.

in your own words

New York
March 27, 2018

Dear Chancellor: Your messages to Richard Carranza, as he becomes New York City’s schools chief

More than 120 parents, teachers, students, school administrators, and others told us what Carranza needs to know. Here’s some of what you had to say.

next steps

New York
March 9, 2018

School safety, funding, segregation, and more: Here are 7 issues Carranza will face in New York City

When Carranza takes the reins from Fariña, he will oversee a system that is five times larger than Houston's and arguably the country’s most complex.

a legal matter

New York
March 8, 2018

NYC knew about discrimination lawsuit involving Carranza, but say accusations are ‘completely false’

A City Hall spokeswoman said city officials discussed the allegations with Carranza before his hiring.

principal power

New York
March 7, 2018

New York City principals want to know: How much power will they have under Chancellor Carranza?

Carranza’s past record on principal authority is a bit of a mixed bag.

renewal shakeup

New York
March 6, 2018

De Blasio’s flagship school improvement effort loses its leader — to Carmen Fariña’s pet project

Aimee Horowitz, who has spearheaded the city's high-profile turnaround program, has taken a new role in the city's education department.

parting ways

New York
March 6, 2018

No fireworks in Houston as school board bids farewell to Carranza

Houston’s school board didn’t put up a fight Tuesday while ironing out the details of superintendent Richard Carranza’s departure to become New…

mirror image

New York
March 5, 2018

In Carranza, de Blasio finds a new schools chief cut from the same cloth as the one he’s replacing

The next chancellor has a background, resume, and educational philosophy that look a lot like that of the city’s retiring schools chief.

introductions

New York
March 5, 2018

Here’s what incoming Chancellor Richard Carranza is telling New York City educators

Carranza penned a letter to New York City staff on Monday afternoon -- just after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he would become the city's new chancellor.

chatter

New York
March 5, 2018

Optimism, relief, and an open invitation to visit schools: New York City responds to Carranza’s appointment as chancellor

Here's the reaction that has rolled in so far. We'll update as we see more.
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