There’s anger all over the city about Bloomberg’s proposed appointment of Cathleen P. Black as Chancellor of the NY City Schools. A publishing executive, she knows nothing about education and herself was educated in private schools as was her children.

On Monday morning, November 15th from 10AM until 11AM there’s a press conference and rally for a new education chancellor who knows education and AGAINST the secret and rushed “corporate model” appointment by Mayor Bloomberg.

“We want the New York State Board of Regents to deny nominee Cathleen Black the waiver of education credentials that she needs to formally fill the position of Chancellor,” write Chris Owens,  newly elected District Leader in the 52nd district.

“The state of New York City’s education system equires that an educator be at the helm. New York City has talented and experienced people who can do the job … and better than Chancellor Klein did. (The fact that thousands of parents have their children on waiting lists for charter schools after eight years of Klein’s work is NOT a vote of confidence in his legacy!) I will serve as the MC for the Press Conference and I am inviting parent representatives, in particular, to come and speak out. All others are welcome as well. Please keep your remarks short and, preferably, bring some printed copies for the press.”