Manuel J. Rivera to head new commission on public higher education in New York instead of superintendent of Boston

“Rivera has decided to take a job heading a new commission on public higher education in New York; Governor Eliot Spitzer is expected to announce Rivera’s appointment tomorrow. While some in the city saw Rivera’s change of heart as opportunistic, others believe the school system, particularly the head of the School Committee, should shoulder some of the blame for losing Rivera, who in 2006 was named National Superintendent of the Year. Two of Rivera’s confidantes have told the Globe that Rivera was fed up with the controlling leadership style of Elizabeth Reilinger, chairwoman of the Boston School Committee.
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“For the record, the main reason I made the decision not to continue with contract negotiations is because of this unique, unexpected opportunity to impact the lives of 3 million children across the state of New York,” said Rivera in a phone interview yesterday. “Liz Reilinger should not be blamed for a decision that I made.”"

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