STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S APPROVAL OF WAIVER FOR CATHLEEN P. BLACK TO SERVE AS NEW YORK CITY'S NEXT SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR (11/30/10)"Today's decision was the right one for our kids and our schools. It is now time to put politics aside and recognize that it is in the best interest of our children for Cathie Black to succeed as Chancellor. The crucial work that lies ahead requires all of us to come together around our shared commitment to our children. Over the next weeks and months, Cathie will be meeting with parents, teachers, elected officials and community leaders to listen and hear from them. She knows, as I do, that nothing is more important than providing a world class education for our kids."