Joel Klein

Joel Klein is an influential American educator and former attorney who served as the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools from 2002 to 2010. During his tenure, he focused on education reform, including expanding charter schools and increasing accountability. Before his time in education, Klein was a top official at the U.S. Department of Justice and News Corporation’s education division. He is known for promoting policies aimed at improving student performance and school quality, making him a prominent figure in debates over education innovation and reform in the United States.