Governor Cuomo and Commissioner King Announce Agreement on Evaluations

On Thursday, February 16, Governor Cuomo, New York State Education Commissioner John King, and New York State United Teachers President Richard Iannuzzi announced a groundbreaking agreement on a new statewide evaluation system that will make New York State a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement.

Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch and Commissioner King said the newly agreed upon teacher and principal evaluation system was made possible by a collaborative willingness to implement a process that will help improve student performance.

Education Commissioner's Back to School Message: "Work Hard, Get Smart"

New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has posted Back to School messages for students, parents, and educators.