Lucas --
Our state legislature is deciding the future of mayoral control of our city's schools right now -- and our students could feel the effects of that decision as early as July 1st. It's imperative that we let Albany know that mayoral control must be made permanent.
Before mayoral control, the city's school system was fragmented. There was little accountability, and we saw far too many instances of waste, mismanagement, and corruption.
In the more than ten years since mayoral control passed, we've seen improved attendance and graduation rates, safer schools, and more kids given the chance to succeed. We've increased parental engagement with teachers and are making parents and communities partners in shaping successful schools. But all that progress could halt if we don't make sure mayoral control is here to stay.
Join me in calling on Albany to make mayoral control permanent -- add your name to our petition.
So much of what we've accomplished together wouldn't have been possible without mayoral control.
We're bringing free, full-day, high-quality pre-K to more than 70,000 children this September. Our Renewal Schools program is turning struggling schools around by providing them with the support and resources they need. These and other new programs are bringing innovation, collaboration, and comprehensive services into our schools.
We've come too far to turn back now. Sign our petition asking Albany to make mayoral control permanent:
nyc.gov/mayoralcontrol
Thank you,
Bill de Blasio
Mayor