New York Daily News

Newly minted teachers come long way from first day in U.S. to graduating from Long Island University
By Ben Chapman

Sunday, June 20th 2010,

These new teachers know what it’s like to come to America and learn the language from scratch.

Among them is a Russian immigrant who [...]

By JENNIFER MEDINA and ROBERT GEBELOFF
When charter schools began opening in New York a decade ago, they were hailed as a better opportunity for children in poor neighborhoods, where failing schools had been the norm. But while charter schools are open to all, they have catered to one demographic [...]