New York City mayor appoints to serve as advocate for parents

Faced with mounting criticism from parents over recent changes in school bus routes and plans to reorganize the New York City school system, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has named a veteran education advocate to represent them at the Department of Education. Martine G. Guerrier, 36, will have the title of chief family engagement officer. She was previously the communications director and Albany legislative representative for the Educational Priorities Panel, an advocacy group for the city's public schools.

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