Rhee stays close to home for special ed chief

D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee has turned to a long-time loyalist to help her rescue the city’s failing $300 million special education system.

Richard Nyankori has been appointed deputy chancellor for special education, Rhee spokeswoman Dena Iverson told The Examiner.

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