NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
David Steiner Takes Oath as Education Commissioner
David Steiner took the oath of office on October 1 as New York State Education Commissioner in front of 5th and 6th grade students at Albany's Pine Hills Elementary School. Judge Victoria Graffeo of the New York State Court of Appeals administered the oath.
John King Appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner for P-12 Education
On September 14, the State Board of Regents announced the appointment of Dr. John B. King, Jr. as Senior Deputy Commissioner for P-12 Education. In his position, King will lead the State's school reform efforts. He began State service on October 5, 2009.
Mastodon Tusk May Be Largest Found in NY
Research under way at the New York State Museum indicates that a huge mastodon tusk, recently excavated by Museum scientists in Orange County, may be the largest tusk ever found in New York State.
New York State Museum Exhibit
Bank of America Great Art Series: Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans and Identity in American Art Through the Eyes of Others
Teacher of the Year Named
Valley Central High School Mathematics teacher Debra Calvino was named 2010 New York State Teacher of the Year at the September meeting of the NYS Board of Regents.
