Most teachers interviewed at the school yesterday expressed similar views.

But now, six months after it started, teachers and students interviewed for this article say the initiative has had mixed results.

Most teachers interviewed mentioned disciplinary problems as a reason for quitting.

During Interview Day, no classes are held as all teachers interview the candidates.

Two male teachers interviewed last week outside the school said they believed the administration had fomented an air of paranoia.

Neighborhood leaders, teachers and clergy interviewed said they were appalled by the worsening situation of the Bronx poor.

She looked around for a long time - visited lots of places, interviewed teachers, the works - until she came up with the right one.

On campus, several teachers and students interviewed today said that they were not surprised by the court's decision.

Interestingly, at least two teachers interviewed pointed out that the very success of the project and associated developments highlighted the continuing room for improvement.

Students and teachers interviewed over the last three weeks described caution and lack of purpose.