John King

Senator Joe Griffo is calling on U.S. Secretary of Education John King to reconsider a proposed regulation that would punish school districts for having too many students opt-out of standardized tests.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — John King Jr. is stepping down as New York's education commissioner for a post in the Obama administration.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says he's pleased the New York State Education Department will release test results for this year's ELA and Math assessments as early as possible.

Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi are saying no to a new charter school in Utica.

A local state lawmaker wants Common Core requirements for Pre-K through Grade Two and Special Needs students to be re-examined.

Senator Joseph Griffo has reached out to members of the State Board of Regents and is encouraging them to attend the re-scheduled Common Core Standards forums across the state.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Education Commissioner John King Jr. has announced a series of 12 forums on the new Common Core learning standards and other reforms.

Should New York State Education Commissioner John King resign?

Senator James Seward is reacting to State Education Commissioner John King's decision to cancel four public forums on the implementation of the Common Core learning platform.

Monday night's Education Town Hall meeting with State Education Commissioner John B. King at Whitesboro High School drew a large crowd featuring many unhappy teachers and parents. The event, sponsored by Senator Joe Griffo, became heated over testing and the common core curriculum and that was reflected in the calls that came into First News with Keeler in the Morning on Tuesday...