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Erica Zigelman (Principal)
Erica Zigelman (Principal)

Erica Zigelman, a New York City school principal, graduated from New York University with a bachelors degree in education, and continued at the school to obtain a masters degree. Since 1979, Erica Zigelman has served as principal in the New York City Department of Education.

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NYC Department of Education Continues Improvements By Erica Zigelman, Principal
Introduction Erica Zigelman, a New York City school principal, graduated from New York University with a bachelors degree in education, and continued at the school to obtain a masters degree. Since 1979, Erica Zigelman has served as principal in the New York City Department of Education.
About The New York City Department of Education The New York City Department of Education is continuing its push to improve the citys education system. Representatives from the department recently met with school officials in the Bronxalong with more than 120 community members and parentsto announce a shift in the systems disciplinary policies, moving from a punitive position to an approach based on restorative justice. Last year schools in the Bronx saw a 24% decline in suspensions when compared to the 20112012 school year, in addition to a 59% reduction in in-school arrests.
Conclusion The departments initiatives have proven to be successful over recent years. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg recently acknowledged efforts made by the New York City Department of Education as a large part of the citys current 66% graduation rate, an all-time high for the city. This annmouncement occurred at the Salome Urena Educational Campus where Middle School 322 resides. Following the press conference, the principals were gathered for a photo opportunity with the Chancellor, Dennis Walcott and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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Nyc department of education continues improvements

  • 1. NYC Department of Education Continues Improvements By Erica Zigelman, Principal
  • 2. Introduction Erica Zigelman, a New York City school principal, graduated from New York University with a bachelors degree in education, and continued at the school to obtain a masters degree. Since 1979, Erica Zigelman has served as principal in the New York City Department of Education.
  • 3. About The New York City Department of Education The New York City Department of Education is continuing its push to improve the citys education system. Representatives from the department recently met with school officials in the Bronxalong with more than 120 community members and parentsto announce a shift in the systems disciplinary policies, moving from a punitive position to an approach based on restorative justice. Last year schools in the Bronx saw a 24% decline in suspensions when compared to the 20112012 school year, in addition to a 59% reduction in in-school arrests.
  • 4. Conclusion The departments initiatives have proven to be successful over recent years. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg recently acknowledged efforts made by the New York City Department of Education as a large part of the citys current 66% graduation rate, an all-time high for the city. This annmouncement occurred at the Salome Urena Educational Campus where Middle School 322 resides. Following the press conference, the principals were gathered for a photo opportunity with the Chancellor, Dennis Walcott and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.