New Changes Planned For The New York Schools By The States New Governor
Many states are experiencing the shock of new governors who are breaking the mold of former elected officials. In past generations, new state governors created a transitional governing period during which they and their staffs could get up to speed on the operations and issues of their states governments. In 2007, many new governors are hitting the ground running. Transitional periods seem to be nonexistent with the newly elected governors barely settling into the governors residence before making changes within their states.
New Yorks new democratic governor is such an elected official. Governor Eliot Spitzer was swore in on January 1st, taking his oath of office and delivering his inaugural speech. By the end of January, he already has formulated new plans to put the New York schools and its students back on the road to success.
Spitzers major push is his series of Contracts for Excellence, which are methods and programs to improve the New York schools and the education its students receive.
One initiative will provide a significant increase in state aid to poorly performing...