Protesters Dispute NYCDOE's Tough Eighth Grade Promotion Policy

See "Protesters prep for panel's 8th grade vote," NYDN, at 14

-Panel for Education Policy to propose holding back 8th graders who flunk one of four subjects or standardized math/reading exam, follows cuts in school funding

-See also "Getting out of eighth grade gets harder," NYT, 3/18/08, at B3

-Panel approves 11-1, 8 of 13 on panel appointed by mayor