She knows each child by name, and she doesn't hide the fact that each student holds a place in her heart. At the same time, Wiener sets a tone for her school. Students and staff respect one another. There are ground rules for behavior, and students are accountable for their academic performance. There are no excuses for tardiness, disrespectful behavior, or late homework.
Students admit that the school is tough, but they also know they are safe.
The sounds of children playing basketball in the gymnasium filter into the main office as Wiener talks with Education World news editors Diane Weaver Dunne and Ellen R. Delisio. Read about our visit to three New York City schools in the following stories. Schools Reporters' Notebook Lessons from Our Nation's Schools reveals bright spots in a school system that faces overwhelming challenges. To learn more about the three New York City schools that Education World editors visited, be sure to read our Reporters' Notebook . One of your students told me he is reminded about how to behave in every class, each day.