On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, the New York City Department of Education announced that Chancellor Joel Klein was resigning and being replaced by Cathie Black, the first woman to hold the position. Chancellor Klein is credited with turning around the nation’s largest school system over his eight years in office.
Joel Klein served as the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools for eight years, longer than any preceding Chancellor for the district. According to Mayor Bloomberg, Klein orchestrated historic success within the New York City Schools. The Obama administration recognized the district for high graduation rates, lower crime and narrowing the achievement gap.
