PRESS RELEASE
PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW YORK CITY
New York, New York
June 22, 2009
press release (PDF 107K)Statement From Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on NYC Public High School Graduation Rate Improvement
“The continued improvement in graduation rates achieved by New York City public school students should serve as further proof that mayoral control is succeeding. We in the business community congratulate Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein, along with the teachers, principals and parents whose hard work and dedication are improving public education in New York City.”
About the Partnership for New York City
The Partnership for New York City (www.pfnyc.org) is a network of business leaders dedicated to enhancing the economy of the five boroughs of New York City and maintaining the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation. Partnership companies account for nearly 7 million American jobs and contribute over $740 billion to the national GDP.