Mr. Crews can be sentimental in his indulgence of these people.

Mr. Crew was black, and three of the four officers who shot him are white; the other is Hispanic.

Mr. Crew heard about the group from a television program.

Mr. Crew has also said that no child will leave third grade who cannot read at grade level.

Mr. Crew put his head on one side and made a play of studying her critically.

Mr. Crew has said vouchers would undermine the city's commitment to the public schools.

A spokeswoman for Mr. Crew did not return a telephone call.

Mr. Crew had all the power he wanted.

Mr. Crew didn't even argue against the program on its merits, that is, whether or not the children might actually benefit from such a move.

Mr. Crew took control of 58 elementary and middle schools.