Mayor Eric Adams announced that Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will succeed David Banks as New York City schools chancellor, aiming for effective reform in the education system.
Aviles-Ramos's return to the DOE suggests longstanding succession preparations. Her experience and personal connection to the failures of public schooling position her well for the role.
Banks' departure did not arise from the federal investigations surrounding the Adams administration, indicating a planned leadership transition rather than reactive changes.
There is a glimmer of hope for Aviles-Ramos to continue reform efforts where Banks struggled, especially in ensuring successful practices are shared throughout the schools.
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