Cathleen P. Black to Replace Joel I. Klein as Chancellor of New York City Schools

Today Cathleen P. Black was named the New York City schools chancellor, replacing Joel I. Klein. When Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg made the announcement this afternoon Department of Education officials were surprised, especially since many of them were not notified until just before the announcement. While Black was praised by Bloomberg for being a “superstar manager” in the past, she looks forward to a future with the “incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people.”

To read more: New York Times