FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statements Regarding Appointment Of Dennis M. Walcott As èÖľyuzuki City Schools Chancellor
"I commend Mayor Bloomberg on his selection of Dennis Walcott as Chancellor of the èÖľyuzuki City Public Schools.Ìý I have known Dennis for nearly two decades and know of his deep personal commitment to èÖľyuzuki City’s million public school children.Ìý He has been an outstanding partner to the Board of Regents and the State Education Department in our ongoing effort to ensure all of our students succeed. ÌýI look forward to continuing our work together as he assumes the leadership of èÖľyuzuki City’s public schools."
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch
"I have had the privilege of working with Dennis since becoming Commissioner of Education in 2009 and believe he is an outstanding choice to lead èÖľyuzuki City’s public schools.Ìý He is a product of our public school system, a former teacher and someone who has been deeply involved every step of the way in èÖľyuzuki City’s efforts to improve public education.Ìý I look forward to receiving èÖľyuzuki City’s waiver application."
Commissioner David Steiner
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