Breaking the mayor’s monopoly: Can Zohran Mamdani make co-governance work for New York’s schools?

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani proposes dismantling New York City's mayoral control of schools, a system in place since 2002. He advocates for shared authority among parents, teachers, and local councils, aiming for greater accountability and equity. Critics, however, fear this shift could lead to confusion and dysfunction within the vast public school system.

Breaking the mayor’s monopoly: Can Zohran Mamdani make co-governance work for New York’s schools?
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani proposes dismantling New York City's mayoral control of schools, a system in place since 2002. He advocates for shared authority among parents, teachers, and local councils, aiming for greater accountability and equity. Critics, however, fear this shift could lead to confusion and dysfunction within the vast public school system.