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Melissa Aviles-Ramos taking over as NYC schools chancellor, Eric Adams announces

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that Melissa Aviles Ramos, vice chair of the city's Board of Education, will succeed retiring David Banks as chair of the board. Aviles Ramos, vice chancellor for family and community engagement and external relations, will assume the role at the end of the year, when Banks is […]

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks to step down amid federal investigations

New York City Superintendent of Education David Banks, the head of the nation's largest education system, offered to resign at the end of the year on Tuesday. Banks' decision to resign came after federal agents seized his cellphone and other devices earlier this month. Associated Press Other New York City officials also reportedly Subject to […]

German Chancellor: 'It would be a big mistake to underestimate' Biden

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday, speaking after this week’s NATO summit in Washington DC, described President Biden as a “highly focused” leader and warned not to underestimate him. Scholz, who has been a vocal supporter of Biden’s leadership in recent months, was asked by PBS News whether he still believed the president could beat […]