Schools Chancellor Klein Welcomes Support for Reform Efforts

Eight city, community and parent organizations held a press conference at the Department of Education’s headquarters in the Tweed Courthouse to express their support for the Children First reform initiatives. The organizations include the New York Urban League, the United Parents Associations of New York City, Inc., ASPIRA of New York, Inc., 100 Black Men, Asian-American Communications, Inc., 100 Hispanic Women, New York City Mission Society, and South Asian Youth Action.

“The support that city, community and parent groups provide to our schools is critical to our reform efforts and to the future of our children,” said Chancellor Klein. “I am honored to be joined by these outstanding organizations and proud that they have come here to express their confidence in our Children First reform agenda. Together we will build a school system that provides all of the children of this City with the quality education they deserve.”#

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