Mayoral control could see extension, as lawmakers, Hochul near budget deal
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a record high $35.9 billion allocation to NYC public schools. She is aiming to extend mayoral control over NYC schools. [ more ]
Long-awaited report on future control of NYC schools released - and it just calls for more studying
The long-awaited report on New York City schools did not make official recommendations but suggested the need for a commission to consider changes.
Concerns were raised about the lack of continuity in policies, programs, decision-making, and inclusion in the city school system under mayoral control. [ more ]
New York City's method of running its schools, with the mayor in control, is facing potential changes that could weaken the mayor's power.
The debate over mayoral control of schools in New York City is being fueled by concerns over past school closures, education cuts, and calls for more checks on the mayor. [ more ]
Eric Adams wants to keep mayoral control over NYC schools. Educators want changes.
Most educators, parents, and community members want to see New York City's mayoral control system revised or overturned.
Defenders of the current system argue that centralizing decision-making allows for a more effective and accountable system than a fractured school board approach. [ more ]
Unions, Parents, and Mayor Adams Are Battling for Control of New York City Schools
If mayoral control is not renewed in June, the city's biggest teachers union will have more power than the mayor over the New York City school system.
The expiration of mayoral control could bring back what critics describe as misgovernance by local community school boards, which have been influenced by the United Federation of Teachers. [ more ]
If Albany doesn't extend mayoral control of schools, many NYC students are doomed
Mayor Adams is standing strong on education policies such as authorizing new charter schools and protecting specialized high schools and gifted-and-talented programs.
Various special interests, including the teachers union, are trying to eliminate mayoral control of NYC schools, but Mayor Adams is pushing back. [ more ]
Adams faces tough battle to maintain control of New York City school system
The issue of mayoral control is a focus of negotiations between the mayor and lawmakers as the annual legislative session begins in Albany.
More than 100 people attended a state legislative hearing on mayoral control, with some calling for an end to mayoral control while others expressed support. [ more ]