April 8th, 2011 
davidguide New York, NY, United States (AHN) – According to a statement by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Cathie Black, the publishing executive who became New York City schools chancellor, is resigning from the position after three months in office.
Once referred to as the “First Lady of American Magazines,” Black was appointed the city’s first female schools chancellor, but was met with criticism from opponents who were skeptical that her business savvy would translate into effective public leadership.
During her short time in the position, she oversaw the country’s largest school system, including 1,600 schools, more than 1 million students and 136,000 employees.
Black’s appointment by Bloomberg in November was controversial.
She left her position amidst a string of recent resignations by high-level city officials. Black replaced Joel Klein, who had been chancellor since 2002. She will be replaced by Deputy Mayor Dennis M. Walcott.
Klein was New York City’s longest-serving chancellor.
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