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NYC parents slam mayoral control renewal, saying Adams ‘should not be in charge of education’

By Barbara Russo-Lennon Posted on April 23, 2024

Though Mayor Eric Adams scored a victory this weekend, winning the battle of mayoral control over the city’s public schools, not all parents were celebrating with him. 

Hizzoner and New York state officials have been fighting all year over who should oversee the country’s largest public school district once mayoral control was set to expire in June. But in an unexpected move, state lawmakers granted Adams renewed authority over the schools during the city’s long-awaited announcement of the state budget on April 20.

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NYC parents slam mayoral control renewal, saying Adams ‘should not be in charge of education’

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