Parents
Take Lead in Education
The New York
City Department of Education (DOE) recently announced
that the new Parent Councils will expand the opportunity
for parents to take a lead in the reform of New
York City’s public
schools. Each of the 32 Community Education Councils
will consist of nine parent members selected by PA/PTA
officers from schools in the district, two members
appointed by the Borough President, and one student
representative. The Citywide Council on Special Education
will consist of nine parent members, two members
appointed by the Public Advocate, and one student
representative. To ensure that high school parents
have the same leadership opportunities, Chancellor
Klein created the first-ever Citywide Council on
High Schools, which will consist of ten parent members
and one student representative.#
