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Joel Klein

Joel Klein is chancellor of the New York City Department of Education.

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What Works

The Case for Closing Bad Schools

When year after year schools try to improve but do not, dramatic intervention is urgently needed.

Joel Klein

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We're Firing the Wrong Teachers

Thousands of New York City’s strongest teachers are in danger of losing their jobs—with no consideration given to their talent, only how long they’ve been teaching. And the real losers will be children, says Schools Chancellor Joel Klein.

Joel Klein

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