"The mayor, who oversees the New York City public school system, does not have direct authority to expand or shrink the charter sector. He can, however, set the tone on whether the city is a welcoming environment for charters, which are privately managed and publicly funded. The sector educates nearly 150,000 children, or 15% of public school students, up from 6% a dozen years ago. More than 40% of charter schools operate in Education Department buildings."
"Mayor Eric Adams has not been a major booster of charters, but, unlike de Blasio, has avoided big clashes during his tenure. Mamdani, a Queens assemblyman, has signaled he might take a more antagonistic approach. He argues charters divert resources away from traditional public schools and should not be granted space in city buildings. He has vowed to launch audits of them if he wins."
Thousands of charter school families and staff previously marched across the Brooklyn Bridge over concerns that progressive leaders would limit charter access to city-owned space. Charter leaders are organizing another Brooklyn Bridge march as Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and charter critic, leads in the mayoral race. The mayor cannot directly expand or shrink the charter sector but can influence whether the city is welcoming to charters. The sector serves nearly 150,000 students (about 15% of public school students), and more than 40% of charter schools operate in Education Department buildings. Success Academy is sending students to the rally.
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