Schools Chancellor David Banks traveled to Albany to make a last-minute pitch for including an extension of mayoral control in the state budget.
Debate continues over centralized control, with critics concerned about power concentration and defenders highlighting effectiveness and accountability.
Educators raised concerns about Mayor Adams' budget cuts, questioning the impact on the Education Department under the current system.
Banks emphasized his achievements like literacy curriculum and support for migrant students to justify extending mayoral control, meeting key legislators in Albany.
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